You may give vague or general answers if you feel a question is too personal. The Japanese do not express opinions and desires openly. What they say and what they mean may be very different. Western women must establish credibility and a position of authority immediately. A non-Japanese woman is viewed first as a foreigner and then as a woman and is treated accordingly.
Businesswomen can invite a Japanese businessman to lunch or dinner.
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