Bowing in Japan (お 辞儀 ,Ojigi ) is the act of lowering one's head or the upper part of the torso, commonly used as a sign of salutation, reverence, apology or gratitude in social or religious situations.
A bow can ranges from a small nod of the head to a deep bend at the waist. A deeper, longer bow indicates respect and conversely a small nod with the head is casual and informal. If the greeting takes place on tatami floor, people get on their knees to bow. Bowing is also used to thank, apologize, make a request or ask someone a favor. Bowing with your palms together at chest level, as done in Thailand, is not customary in Japan.
At formal meetings,business cards are exchanged during the introductions.
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