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There are many things that foreigners may have trouble with in their general daily lives, as well as in their business interactions.

I'm sure all of you foreigners have experienced this in your work environment.

The following are typical examples of specific difficulties.

Understanding company rules

Foreigners working for Japanese-affiliated companies must understand each company's own rules, the so-called “company rules,” before proceeding with their work.

For example, when applying for paid leave, some may wish to use the leave to return to their home country. However, it is important to share your plans in advance and explain to them to avoid certain periods of time, as long vacations can have a significant impact on business operations.

Another common case is a change of address. Many people overseas are unaware that they need to report a change of address to their company when they move.

However, if the change of address is not reported, important pension-related notices will not be sent to the individual, which may cause delays in pension procedures and inconvenience to the employee. It is important to have the company explain this point to the employee and make sure he or she understands it.

Companies would like to have an environment in which they can explain the internal rules to foreign employees so that they can proceed with their work smoothly.

It would be desirable to have a system where the person in charge of providing support can not only provide a hand-holding explanation, but also check the information as needed.

Differences in Business Manners

Business manners that are taken for granted in Japan are, of course, unique to Japan and not common in all countries.

For example, the Japanese sense of time is very strict by international standards, and even a minute late can be considered tardy, so many people tend to act earlier than their scheduled time.

In addition, Japan has an ingrained culture of “ho-ren-sou,” the custom of continuously reporting not only results but also progress.

There is a limit to how much a foreigner can learn about manners on his/her own, so basically the only way is to learn on the job. Without support from Japanese, it will be difficult to become proficient in manners.

Language Expressions and Nuances

Japanese linguistic expressions are not very direct, which is also connected to the problem of not understanding Japanese.

However, using ambiguous expressions for workers hired from other countries can increase the risk of workplace accidents. It is essential to get specific instructions and always make sure they are understood.

Knowing the above matters, what are your thoughts?

Japanese people may be a culture that likes to keep track of details by nature, depending on the people involved.

You may feel a bit constricted, but please accept this as part of the culture!

I think it's because they want to recognize you as a member of the team.

Let's get through another week!


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