I just finished reading a book about an American guy who has lived in Japan the last 25 years! He talks about living in Japan and how to be happy in your current working environment. His famous line in the book is READ THE AIR! I guess this is a saying in Japan and people seem to go along with that idea. So reading the air means look at your environment and surroundings to observe what is going on. Once you observe what's happening then take action so you and your coworkers can work together in harmony. Not only will reading the air help you with work but also will make you happier in all aspects of life. Your working environment is a huge part of most people's lives... So it's key to be happy where you work and get along with the people you work with.... If you're happy with the work that you do then other parts of your life can be less stressful and rewarding... The author of the book is a motivational speaker and professor at prestigious university in Tokyo...