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Is it worth the effort to learn Japanese?
Yes, but once a week lessons will lead to frustration! Make sure you know your vocation first. Loving Japan is not enough. Read on to find out why...
Bow, shake hands or poke someone in the eye?
Most non-Japanese people worry too much about bowing when meeting Japanese counterparts - even though it's true bowing is deeply engrained in the Japanese psyche...
Why “service” has different meanings in Japanese and English
Why Japanese customers won't pay for service...
Why are the Japanese and British less productive than the Dutch?
Motivation, evaluation and efficiency...
What Spring means in Japan and Europe
A good time for companies to renew and refresh...
Hiring Japanese speakers
Japanese companies often fall into the trap of hiring Japanese speakers without defining the actual job role...
What businesswomen should wear when meeting with Japanese
I frequently am asked for dressing tips for businesswomen who are going to visit Japan or have meetings with Japanese. Here are my current thoughts on the topic....
The two way role of the Japanese expatriate
apanese expatriates must accept that their job is not simply to report back to Japan headquarters what is happening in the European subsidiaries...