Gather With Respect To The Japanese: A Guide For Westerners Developed By John C. Condon Readable In Version

another school book with lots of useful information, Boring.

But the author did have a sense of humor, which made it bearable, A very good book, describes in detail how the Japanese people behave and what are their customs, It sheds light on some of the behavior that perplexes the outsiders who come to Japan for work or pleasure.


I loved how the Japanese people value their culture and ethics, giving due respect wherever warranted.


I can confidently say that I am better prepared now to work in a Japanese company and understand, however little, about the Japanese "way".


UPDATE:
Just reread it for the second time, before leaving to Japan again.
I'm really surprised that I understood so many new things this time, I made many notes and highlights, because I need to keep in mind the important points,
Absolutely indispensable for anyone going to work with Japanese people professionally, Really gives a good insight into why Japanese people do what they do at the workplace and every other place in life.
what an interesting book !! can't wait to write the review running out of time TT Focuses on explaining, and comparing and contrasting Japanese business culture with American business culture.
Condon uses sociolinguistics to help businessmen understand some of the fundamental differences between Japanese and American culture, Real interesting look at a very different culture, though, of course, you can't really condense people down to words like this.
All you can ever get is an incomplete picture, . . but it is a very, very interesting incomplete picture, especially for me while I was trying to puzzle out the reasoning behind some generalizations about Japanese management/corporate culture.
Nice book for people who are interested in Japanese

culture and especially in Japanese workplace culture, It offers a good deal of insights and useful terms to understand the principles exposed, It is an easy read and a short book, even if a person is not directly interested in Japan, those interested in Intercultural Communication or anthropology will find it enjoyable.
One disadvantage though is the clear inclination to compare Japanese culture with North American culture which lessens the value for people from other cultures.
Straight to the point learning why Japanese society is the way that it is, Good read, compares and contrasts the japanese and western cultural intricacies in a rather, practical and clear fashion.
Useful book. This is the second version of the book which was originally published in, This new version focuses on Westerners going to work in Japanese organizations, The point of the book is that cultural differences between the West U, S. and Canada and the Japanese can interfere in communication and cooperation between individuals and corporations, The book explains some of those cultural differences so that communication can improve, The authors state that even those people from the U, S. and Canada who have studied the language and the culture, have many every day challenges to confront once they are in Japan and working at a company there, and the book hopes to make it easier to adjust.
Although the book is primarily aimed at people who will be moving from Canada or the United States to live in Japan and work in an organization in Japan, anyone doing business with Japanese organizations will benefit from the information in this book.


This book is primarily aimed at people who will be moving from Canada or the United States to live in Japan and work in an organization in Japan, even if on a temporary basis.
However, even exchange students going to live their or anyone doing business with Japanese organizations will benefit from the information in this book.


I have only been to Japan once and it was for nonbusiness reasons, I have had very limited business dealings with people from Japan, but found information such as the differences in how the Japanese view feedback, public praise, nonverbal communication, and contracts to be extremely relevant to my work.
Information about gender roles, "classes" of workers that start at companies together, and Japanese holidays would be interesting to anyone who would like to learn more about Japanese culture.


The book begins with five key lessons for anyone that will be working in Japan, such as being told "Yes" could be simply a facesaving way of saying "No".
The book ends with seven suggestions that anyone who has worked in Japan would offer, such as keep a journal and express interest in local food to help make personal connections with your coworkers.
There is also an appendix with terms that are useful to know when working in Japan such as types of meetings and company titles, as well as a section of additional books and resources.


I think it's a "mustread" for anyone considering moving from the West to Japan, but anyone interested in Japanese culture will find the insights to be fascinating.


I received this book from NetGalley, through the courtesy of Nicholas Brealey Publishing, in exchange for a fair review.
Did you know there is a proper way to give and receive business cards in JapanAmericans and the Japanese communicate daily in business, education, and social settings.
The two cultures, however, are vastly different, which can cause unexpected miscommunications, Readers will discover how to avoid embarrassing the Japanese, as well as how to earn their respect, In With Respect to the Japanese: A Guide for Americans, John C, Condon presents Japanese culture in simple, concise language in this essential guide for Americans, He explains Japanese collectivism in contrast to American individualism, as well as how this overriding societal characteristic affects decisionmaking, rhetoric, management styles, behavior in the workplace, and much more.
Condon examines the critical elements of Japanese culture that affect the way Japanese and Americans perceive and react to each other, and then offers concrete guidelines for establishing effective relationships.
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