Japanese meetings etiquette is quite formal compared to Europe and the US. Here are some important dos and don'ts. 1. A Do arrive ten minutes early for meetings more if theso meeting is with a senior person. It's of respect. 2.B Don't choose your own seat. Wait to be seated. There are old traditions that decide who should sit where. 3.C Do take a lot of notes. It is good Japanese meetings etiquette because it shows that you are interested. The Japanese take a lot of notes, and they might not let you forget what you said!