Q.

Where does the youngest person sit in business meetings?

A.

Japan has business meeting etiquette that might be hard to understand for newcomers.

The seat furthest from the door (kamiza) is considered comfortable and safe, and is reserved for the client of the highest status. Thus, the youngest person/newcomer will sit away from this sit on the opposite side in the seat closest to the door.

Also, it is important that the youngest/newcomer only takes a seat after everyone else has been seated!

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