【日本人のコミュニケーションによる関係構築】
・Japanese culture values respect, politeness, and harmony.
・People try to avoid conflict and build long-term relationships.
・Japanese people usually build trust little by little rather than becoming close quickly.
・People often build relationships by having meals together or joining events.
・Building trust is an important part of Japanese culture.
【コミュニケーションの中にある曖昧さ】
・Japanese value respect and politeness when communicating.
・People adjust their words and expressions depending on age and relationships（This is called Keigo）.
・In addtion, Japanese sometimes use ambiguous expressions to avoid unnecessary friction and to be polite.
・We need to read between the lines and understand the context.
・Kyoto people say, "You're wearing a nice watch," which actually means, "Please check your watch. It's time to go home."
・When they say, "You have a cheerful child," it may actually mean that the child is noisy.
・This indirect style reflects Japanese culture, which values harmony and consideration for others.
【派生編】
タイ人とのビジネスコミュニケーション
・Thai people are generally open-minded and friendly.
・They tend to avoid direct communication and can sometimes be ambiguous.
・In private situations, this is usually not a problem.
・However, in business situations, it is important to communicate clearly and ask questions rather than pretend to understand.
【日本語】
・Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji are the three writing systems
・We use Kanji, which originated in China.
・Hiragana and Katakana were derived from Kanji.
・Hiragana and Katakana each have 46 basic characters.
・When we were elementary school students, we learned Hiragana and Katakana.
・Because Kanji originated from China, Japanese people can sometimes guess the meaning of simple Chinese characters even if they cannot read Chinese.
【日本人と英語、キャリア】
・In Japan, the link between English ability and career opportunities is very strong.
・Studying abroad and gaining strong English skills can be a significant advantage in the Japanese job market.
・This is one of the reasons why studying abroad is seen as a valuable path for many Japanese students.
・People who take advantage of this gap can greatly increase their career value.
・In junior high school, students start learning English, but only a few people can speak it fluently.
・I think if we could speak English fluently like native speakers, it would bring good opportunities for their careers.
・Especially, only a few Japanese people can do this, so we need to recognize this gap in our skills.
・English education is strong, but speaking practice is often limited, so many learners feel there is a gap.
・In global business communication, it's very important to understand what people value and to respect cultural differences.
・Knowing these differences helps us communicate more effectively, avoid misunderstandings, and build stronger relationships with clients and colleagues from different countries.
