How to say no in Japan
“No” does not exist in Japan In Japan, it is often impolite to say “no” (いいえ, iie) directly, especially in business or social situations. Instead, the Japanese use more subtle ways to express a refusal. This is usually incomprehensible to Germans. Intercultural training in Japan naturally addresses this aspect of
Overtime in Japan – what should a manager do?
The Japanese are generally considered to be very hard-working people. The overtime that the Japanese accumulate is also legendary. This behavior is rather foreign to Germans, as we have strict working time laws that are monitored by works councils and other institutions. Overtime often even has to be applied for.
Negotiations in Japan – patience wins
Most people are certainly aware that the Japanese are different from us Germans. This also means that different rules apply to negotiations in the Land of the Rising Sun, which many Germans often find difficult. The first contact – decisive moments If you don’t know each other yet, this means
Communication in Japan – truth and form
The image of the Japanese man always smiling politely is omnipresent, especially in business life. But what is behind the smile? This is something that Europeans often find difficult to fathom. This is because Japanese culture works differently to German culture. There are completely different perceptions of what is appropriate,
Do’s and Don’ts Japan – Business etiquette in Japan
People form an image of their counterpart within the first few seconds of an encounter. If this turns out badly, you will have a hard time correcting it afterwards. It is therefore very important to focus on these first few seconds. The first step is the greeting. The Japanese do
Intercultural communication Japan – How do you write a letter or e-mail to Japanese people?
Intercultural communication Japan – How do you write a letter or e-mail to Japanese people? The tone makes the music – and the style makes the e-mail For Germans, writing a letter or an e-mail in Japanese is often a fine art that requires a certain level of understanding. It
Sayonara – intercultural competence Japan
Sayonara – intercultural competence Japan Is Asia coming? President Trump is in office. Which of his pithily presented measures will he implement? Nobody knows yet, but skepticism about the future course of the USA is spreading everywhere, both in Asia and in Europe. It is quite possible that the economic