ビジネス日本語講座

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.

Writing minutes is recommended to prevent dozing off at the meetings in Japanese companies. By writing the minutes, you can give the impression to others that you are actively participating in the meeting.

In Japanese companies, there are many unproductive meetings that are not worth attending. Boring meetings can cause intense drowsiness. Yet, as a salaried employee, you still have to attend meetings.

In Japanese society, it is important to strike the right balance between modesty and assertiveness. People who are overly ambitious are disliked by those around them. On the other hand, a person with no ambition at all may be seen as unmotivated.

Your success as a business person will be determined by the kind of people you meet. In this episode I talk about the luck of meeting people.

In Japanese corporate society, there is a detailed etiquette for exchanging business cards. Here we will look at some of the key points.