Re: Tell about Business in Japan ?

Wed Jan 09, 2019 12:55 pm

global influence – even despite the recent economic rise of China and India.

Wed Jan 09, 2019 12:55 pm

non-verbal actions are used to 'say' much of what needs to be said.

Wed Jan 09, 2019 12:55 pm

The county is deemed as ‘mostly free’ in terms of economic freedom,

Wed Jan 09, 2019 12:55 pm

with businesses able to operate without the hindrance of excessive government controls

Wed Jan 09, 2019 12:55 pm

When your Japanese colleagues notice you're uncomfortable holding the chopsticks

Wed Jan 09, 2019 12:55 pm

The nation also scores highly on the World Bank’s scale for ranking business ease.

Wed Jan 09, 2019 12:55 pm

staring at the chopsticks

Wed Jan 09, 2019 12:55 pm

However, despite the World Bank’s assessment economic challenges

Wed Jan 09, 2019 12:56 pm

they'll pick up on it

Wed Jan 09, 2019 12:56 pm

arise as the country faces a low-birth date,

Wed Jan 09, 2019 12:56 pm

They'll ask you if you'd rather have a fork

Wed Jan 09, 2019 12:56 pm

an aging population and lack of reform. It is important to note that steps taken through the

Wed Jan 09, 2019 12:56 pm

Japanese government’s “Abenomics” policy, based upon the three key

Wed Jan 09, 2019 12:56 pm

aspects of monetary easing, fiscal stimulus and structural reforms, have made a positive

Wed Jan 09, 2019 12:57 pm

they'll gladly ask for one on your behalf.

Wed Jan 09, 2019 12:57 pm

impact on deflation. Where the obstacles often lie

Wed Jan 09, 2019 12:57 pm

when doing business in Japan is in communication misunderstandings

Wed Jan 09, 2019 12:57 pm

You may have heard the Japanese say "yes" when they mean "no"

Wed Jan 09, 2019 12:57 pm

Japanese business professionals often employ “coded speech” where

Wed Jan 09, 2019 12:57 pm

what one publicly says and how they appear (tatemae)

Wed Jan 09, 2019 12:58 pm

does not necessarily align with what one is thinking or what one means (honne).

Wed Jan 09, 2019 12:58 pm

If only it was that simple.

Wed Jan 09, 2019 12:58 pm

The result can be vague instructions and misinterpretation

Wed Jan 09, 2019 12:58 pm

which is why it is strongly advisable to ask for clarification and remain patient.

Wed Jan 09, 2019 12:58 pm

Just not in so many words, so to speak.