Punctuality is a crucial aspect of personal and professional life. Whether it is arriving on time for a meeting, finishing a project before a deadline, or being ready for a scheduled appointment, being punctual is essential for success in today's fast-paced world. The significance of punctuality extends beyond just being on time; it shows respect...
When collaborating with an international team, the biggest challenge is to find the most suitable approach for making decisions. It is important but challenging to understand how each culture approaches the decision-making process. In this blog post, you will learn about the decision-making process in Japan and I will share some insights for...
One of the difficulties that some foreigners face when living in Japan is figuring out how to discuss political and ethical issues with Japanese people. Smalltalk and simple ideas usually will not pose a problem, but when the speaker progresses from basic discussion to challenging more difficult issues, a possibility of conflict emerges (Gakuran,...
One of the things that makes life in a foreign place more difficult is difficulties recognizing cross-cultural context. Japan is widely regarded as a high-context culture, which means that people interact based on inherent understanding. In this style of communication, much of the message is conveyed through context, such as nonverbal cues, shared...
To make progression in a group, it is significant to have the ability to trust one another but entrusting someone is not necessarily that simple. The trust of numerous people has been breached at one time or another, making it tougher to earn the trust from them. In specific cultures, trust is established based on the connection people experience....
Japan's workplace culture is formal and steeped in tradition, making it challenging for foreigners to comprehend the strict, unwritten codes of behaviour. While as an expat, it is not necessary to understand all aspects of the culture, taking a cross-cultural training course upon arrival can demonstrate a willingness to learn and is well-received...