In Japan, building relationship is very important. Thus, we need to be concerned when we build a relationship and not just focus on contract and benefits. To build a successful relationship with Japanese client, customer, proprietor or co-worker, compatibility is needed. Japan has many rules and regulation, we have to be careful when we talk and how we behave. So, when you communicate with Japanese, you will need to lower down your talking tone and speak gently. If you speak rudely, it will affect your personal and company’s image. When some disagreement happens, be patient and explain to them, don’t get angry, harmony is the answer of all situation. Japanese do not like to use word “NO”. Sometimes we may hear them saying “YES” but the real meaning of what they are trying to say is “NO”, so we need to understand the way they answer us. Our facial expression is very important, we have to be careful with our facial expression used, because they will misunderstand. Therefore, we will give a smile.
Trust is needed. Japanese time concept is very good. They will reach the meeting on time. Once make a promise, they will show on time. They won’t promise to others if they are not confirm their schedule of the day, thus once appointment is made, they won’t miss it. In Japan, the person who late is not attach importance to the meeting and known as a slacker. In case we late for friend meeting, can send a text to inform them. Japanese general forgive and nice to their foreign friend and understand their different culture. However, if the person keep late in every meeting, they eventually not ask her out anymore. In business perspective, trustworthiness to participants will decrease if they are late.
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| Punctuality is highly important in Japan |
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