Japan:
Meet
When you meet someone in Japan you bow and say “Ohayō gozaimasu”, “Konnichiwa” or “Konbanwa” depending on the time of the day.
Depart
Most people use the phrase sorosoro when they are about to leave.
Accept a gift
When giving a gift most people say "Tsumaranai mono desu ga ..." which means something along the lines of “please accept this gift”
Share business cards
After you have greeted each other and met each other and bowed, you usually hold the business card Japanese side up with two hands for respect.
Spain:
Meet
In spain there is a long list of what to do when greeting someone, you must shake their hand, hug them, kiss them on the cheek, and pat them on the back. This is considered proper meeting etiquette when meeting a new person in spain.
Depart
When leaving someone or a group of people in spain you should shake hands with everyone including children before saying goodbye.
Accept a gift
When accepting a gift in spain you should open it immediately and right in front of the gift giver.
Share business cards
Have your front side in spanish and the back side in english with a solid cardstock paper. Keep them organized in a nice card holder and give them to future business friends with a smile on your face.
France:
Meet
There are several ways to greet people in france but one of the most rare and I think the best is “Faire la bise” which is a kiss on the cheek.
Depart
Au Revoir is a very common way of saying goodbye for people in france. They usually leave with a smile and a wave as well.
Accept a gift
Never include business card with a gift but giving gifts after a dinner is very common. After receiving a gift always say thank you “Je vous remercie”.
Share business cards
Right after you greet someone you should put out a nicely organized business card with french on the front and english on the back and give it to the person.
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