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The print version of a collection of Pernille Rudlin's articles on working with Japanese customers (internal and external) is now available on Amazon.com...
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...
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 Japanese customers won't pay for service...
Motivation, evaluation and efficiency...
A good time for companies to renew and refresh...
Japanese companies often fall into the trap of hiring Japanese speakers without defining the actual job role...
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....