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Are Americans always making excuses?

Articles, Japanese culture, North America by Rochelle Kopp

Japanese take very seriously the concept of personal responsibility. When westerners refuse to apologize and instead dwell on all the extenuating circumstances that caused the problem, Japanese view this...

communicating with Japanese bridging the language barrier

Japanese and English – Bridging the language barrier

Articles, Cross-cultural communication, Japanese society by Rochelle Kopp

There is a tremendous linguistic gap between the Japanese language and English....

Japanese and American attitudes toward risk

Articles, Japanese business, Japanese society by Rochelle Kopp

Different structures and incentives of the business environments in Japan and the U.S. also have a major impact on attitudes toward risk. Americans are comfortable charging forward even if...

Overcoming Japanese risk-adverseness

Articles, Japanese culture, Japanese society by Rochelle Kopp

When risk-averse people like the Japanese feel that they need more information, they tend to stall…Thus, many Americans who work with Japanese firms wonder, how can we get the company...

professional women working with Japanese

Women working with the Japanese

Articles, Careers, Japanese business, Working with Japanese by Rochelle Kopp

The number of women in professional and managerial positions in Japan has been rising significantly in recent years. In the past there may have been instances of Japanese who...

“Magic Phrases” when dealing with Japanese

Articles, Cross-cultural communication, Working with Japanese by Rochelle Kopp

Non-Japanese are often frustrated by Japanese colleagues who do not give sufficient direction or opinions. It can feel like pulling teeth to try to get clear guidance…...

“Tough Love” Japanese style

Articles, Leadership, Working with Japanese by Rochelle Kopp

It has always been accepted wisdom in Japan that a manager must be tough in order to be respected. Being hard on someone, pointing out all their mistakes, and...

Japanese prefer meeting materials in advance

Meeting materials in advance is a must when doing business with Japan

Articles, Meetings by Rochelle Kopp

Unbeknownst to many non-Japanese, not receiving meeting materials in advance drives Japanese businesspeople crazy!...

what Japanese want to see in written reports

Writing reports the Japanese want to read

Articles, Cross-cultural communication, Working with Japanese by Rochelle Kopp

In any business setting, reports are a crucial tool. When writing reports for your Japanese colleagues, using a few key strategies can decrease frustrations and help you meet your...

Are Japanese secretive?

Articles, Japanese business, Working with Japanese by Rochelle Kopp

Japanese seldom intentionally try to hide things from non-Japanese colleagues, but they often inadvertently create that impression through various habits and communication style differences....

Are Americans always making excuses?

Japanese and English – Bridging the language barrier

Japanese and American attitudes toward risk

Overcoming Japanese risk-adverseness

Women working with the Japanese

“Magic Phrases” when dealing with Japanese

“Tough Love” Japanese style

Meeting materials in advance is a must when doing business with Japan

Writing reports the Japanese want to read

Are Japanese secretive?

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