In Japan, for example, it is common to bow when greeting someone, with the nature of the bow $($how deep and how long$)$ being determined by the nature of the occasion and social connection of the persons involved.

Question:

Discuss the business protocols that you should know to avoid unpleasant situation when doing business in Japan.

All points must be well$-$supported with reliable sources and examples.

$$ Assessing the context

$$ Communication and context

$$ The multinational business context

$$ Conflict management