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Some of you may feel that Japanese business etiquette is trivial. To get ahead In Japanese corporate society, It is helpful to have this etiquette.

Many Japanese salarymen dislike the term status quo. In some industries, the status quo may be correct. Knowing these ideas is important to avoid exhaustion from working in a Japanese company.

This topic is for those who can find job information in Japanese. If the summary section of the job posting states that アットホームな会社です, you should be careful. I will explain the reasons for this.

Office layout has to do with the ease of work for employees. It is impossible to work creatively If you are being watched 24/7 by your boss.

For Japanese Salaryman, cleaning the company may not be a very special thing. Japanese managers often believe that cleaning of the company is a way of fostering the spirit of their employees.

In Japanese companies,the scope of an individual’s duties is not clear, and work evaluation criteria are often vague. Supervisors do not properly evaluate their subordinates. Therefore, subordinates must show motivation and appeal to others that they are competent.

I am broadcasting this podcast in the hope that foreign employees working in Japan can be a positive agents of change in Japan’s corporate community. (Black ships mean a western ship coming to Japan at the end of the Edo period)

The world often perceives the sales profession in a negative light. Sales people deal directly with customers rejections and complaints. As a result, sales people are considered to be susceptible to psychological damage. However, there are many positive aspects of the sales profession. In this episode, I will share with you some of the less publicized benefits of working in sales.

When joining a Japanese sales company, employees are sometimes made to exclaim the company motto during morning meetings. Through rituals, managers may have a desire to turn employees into honest employees who will listen to them without doubt.

In this episode, I discuss the advantages and disadvantages of working for a Japanese company.

In the Japanese workplace, employees monitor each other, and even if an employee wants to skip work, he was she cannot easily do so. I will analyze the real cause of this problem from several angles.

When chatting with a Japanese businessman, are you unsure of what to say. I will share my basic approach to small talk and specific techniques with you here.

Many people will bring snacks to the office when they join and when they leave. This episode explains how to distribute candy to company members at the time.

In Japanese society, gifts are one of the the lubricants that improve human relations. What kind of gift is appropriate?

Hourensou means report, contact, and consultation. Japanese salarymen are forced to learn this Hourensou concept thoroughly after joining a company. It is helpful for you to understand this when working with the Japanese.

Do you want to move up in a Japanese company? In this episode, I teach you the thinking required to get ahead in a Japanese company, taking into account the unique characteristics of the Japanese people and Japanese society.

If you go to lunch with a Japanese boss or colleague, you are not allowed to eat slowly. This is because eating quickly is one of the virtues of Japanese salarymen.

Various events are held in Japanese companies. These events include athletic meets, field trips, company trips, year end parties, New Year’s parties, and golf. Some people may not want to participate in these events. Here I will consider why Japanese people prefer company events and teach you how to turn down company events.

In Japanese society, excuses are frowned upon. It is easier to live with an apology than with an excuse.

There are a number of rules to follow when visiting clients. Many Japanese people are pretty picky about business etiquette. If you don’t know the detailed unspoken rules, You can be embarrassed.

In Japan, many people try to develop their personalities through part time jobs. Does part-time work experience make you the right person? 

In a Japanese corporate world, business people converse with each other using difficult jargon. The words presented in this episode are groundwork, pinning techniques, and belly trick.

In Japan, if you can join either a large or small company, you should not hesitate to join a large company. In small and medium-sized companies, the presidents tend to pursue their own personal interests. Employees end up being exploited by the company.

If you work for a Japanese company, you must be careful how you drink tea. This way of drinking tea is an etiquette that no one will teach you, and once you master it, you will be recognized as one of the decent Japanese salarymen.

If you are late or absent from work, you must notify your supervisor. Here are some points to keep in mind when doing so in Japan.