Follow the host's lead

Shadow Haruto first. He's giving rules, but kindly, so his voice stays relaxed; lean on the contrast words: "the end, not the start", "both hands", "I wouldn't". Then take Emma's part. Her questions are quick and a little nervous; let each one rise at the end.

1. EmmaHaruto, thanks for meeting me early. I really want to get tomorrow right.
2. HarutoOf course. You'll be fine. The partners here in Osaka are very friendly.
3. EmmaI brought a gift from Seattle. Smoked salmon. When do I give it to them?
4. HarutoGood choice. Give it at the end of the meeting, not at the start.
5. EmmaWhy the end?
6. HarutoAt the start, everyone's busy with cards and seats. At the end, it feels like a thank-you.
7. EmmaMakes sense. And the business cards? I've read about ten different rules online.
8. HarutoTake theirs with both hands and actually read it. Don't put it straight in your pocket.
9. EmmaWhere do I put it, then?
10. HarutoOn the table in front of you during the meeting. It helps you remember names, too.
11. EmmaOkay. And the dinner afterward? I'm worried I'll do something rude by accident.
12. HarutoHonestly, follow Mr. Ueda's lead. When he starts eating, you start.
13. EmmaCan I bring up the delivery dates at dinner? That's the whole reason for the trip.
14. HarutoI wouldn't. Dinner is for getting to know each other. Business comes back the next morning.
15. EmmaSo the salmon, the cards, and a lot of patience.
16. HarutoMostly patience. They already like the proposal. Tomorrow they want to like you.