Book description
Did you know there is a proper way to give and receive business
cards in Japan? Westerners and the Japanese communicate daily in
business, education and social settings; yet, our cultures and social
norms are vastly different, which can cause unexpected
miscommunication. In With Respect to the Japanese, a time-honored
classic on Japanese culture, readers will discover how to interact
successfully with the Japanese and, in the process, earn their
respect. For decades, this book has been the authority for teaching
Westerners how to better interact with Japanese culture. In this fully
updated new edition, John Condon presents Japanese culture in simple,
concise language, examining the critical elements of Japanese culture
that affect the way Japanese and Americans perceive and react to each
other, while offering concrete guidelines for establishing effective
relationships. Condon explains Japanese collectivism in contrast to
American individualism, and how these foremost societal
characteristics affect decision-making, rhetoric, management styles,
workplace behavior and much more. Readers will discover how to avoid
embarrassing the Japanese, as well as how to earn their respect.
The authors' remarkable cross-cultural acumen shines in this
practical, approachable guide to Japanese culture. Rich with
illuminating examples, keen observations, and thoughtful explanations,
With Respect to the Japanese is a superb handbook for Western
professionals seeking to understand and appreciate the ways of their
Japanese counterparts. Indeed, this insightful book provides readers
with a template for approaching any new culture with self-awareness and
sensitivity.--Ming-Jer Chen, Leslie E. Grayson Professor of Business
Administration, The Darden School, University of Virginia. John Condon
is a famous cross-cultural communication specialist who has spent much
of his life living and working with the Japanese. Tomoko Masumoto is an
associate professor of communication at the Kanda University of
International Studies, just outside Tokyo.
