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This is why Japanese don’t like working with Foreigners. Let me explain, many foreigners misunderstand Japanese work culture and Japanese business culture. Even some that have experienced it firsthand, still don’t get it. There’s more to it, than just saying Japan is super strict or Japanese work long hours. There’s a lot of Japanese unwritten and hidden cultural rules that form the foundation of Japanese work culture and expectations. Many foreigners who don’t understand this, end up hating their job in Japan or just as bad, their coworkers hate working with them. So in this video, I'm gonna share with you what Japanese really think you shouldn’t be doing at work and why they think this, as they'll probably never tell it to your face. See, all these things are common sense in Japan, taught to them as kids, basic cultural manners, etiquette and work ethic. And if they were to tell you, it would just be rude. That said, these points are based on typical Japanese work environments, not all Japanese people and companies are like this. Some are more westernized while others, believe it not, are even more strict. If you’re planning to work in Japan though, it’s a good start to not expect the same work culture as your home country. I hope this videos help people understand what they may expect if they plan on working in Japan.
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This is why Japanese don’t like working with Foreigners. Let me explain, many foreigners misunderstand Japanese work culture and Japanese business culture. Even some that have experienced it firsthand, still don’t get it. There’s more to it, than just saying Japan is super strict or Japanese work long hours. There’s a lot of Japanese unwritten and hidden cultural rules that form the foundation of Japanese work culture and expectations. Many foreigners who don’t understand this, end up hating their job in Japan or just as bad, their coworkers hate working with them. So in this video, I'm gonna share with you what Japanese really think you shouldn’t be doing at work and why they think this, as they'll probably never tell it to your face. See, all these things are common sense in Japan, taught to them as kids, basic cultural manners, etiquette and work ethic. And if they were to tell you, it would just be rude. That said, these points are based on typical Japanese work environments, not all Japanese people and companies are like this. Some are more westernized while others, believe it not, are even more strict. If you’re planning to work in Japan though, it’s a good start to not expect the same work culture as your home country. I hope this videos help people understand what they may expect if they plan on working in Japan.
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tokyozebra.com/about
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