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Hello everyone!
Starting today, we are actually going to talk about the differences in communication that we all think we have.
We will be bringing you another series of articles on this topic.
There are many differences between Japanese and foreigners, but it is said that the biggest difference lies in “reading the air or not.
We believe this is where the resistance between Japanese and Americans prevents them from doing business smoothly.
Understanding this difference will help smooth business between the U.S. and Japan.
Let's take a look.
■Tips for Japanese who are not used to talking with Americans
In a conversation between two of the world's most distant countries, it takes a considerable amount of time before you feel comfortable. Therefore, even in business in the U.S., it takes time to increase the number of American collaborators and take root in the U.S. market.
However, business will not give you that kind of time to mature, and you will have to wait for it to start.
At the very least, the trick to remember when meeting with Americans is not to try to tell them everything.
This is common among Japanese people, who feel that Americans do not understand much of what they say because they do not have an unspoken agreement. Americans are not afraid of clarity and simplicity.
Americans place a premium on communicating clearly and simply. Therefore, this practice is counterproductive.
Japanese people can improve their business relationships with Americans if they do not try to tell everything at once, suppress their desire to tell everything, narrow down the content, and keep it simple and concise.
Also, don't feel foolish if an American tries to explain things simply.
If you keep these two points in mind, do not try to tell them everything and do not get frustrated, you will have a good relationship.
For Japanese people, it is a matter of patience.
However, to benefit from American land, we have to follow American rules. Japanese common sense becomes common sense only in Japanese land.
With few common backgrounds, many ethnic groups have entered the American land, and this is the communication rule. Therefore, in the U.S. market, Japanese are one of the many ethnic groups in the U.S. Therefore, the key to success in business is to become familiar with the U.S. rules.
Success in business in the U.S. depends on how quickly you understand the country.
Do not read the air in American business.
This is because the rule of communication is not to read the air.
This does not mean unconditional acceptance of Western culture. In the future, in order to expand Japanese products to the rest of the world, we must think for ourselves on a case-by-case basis in order to succeed.
It is necessary to know and understand the characteristics of the other party, and then use them while applying them according to the situation.
This begins with knowing the true nature of the other party.
You see, and we wonder if there are many of you who think so.
It is interesting to learn about these cultural differences.
Let's try to express ourselves as we are, without being too overbearing!
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