Dealing with the Japanese Samurai

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Dr. Farid Elashmawi, President

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False 1. If a Japanese smiles and nods his head, he definitely likes what you are saying or offering.

True 2. When a Japanese sucks air through his teeth, it is a sign that he has a problem.

True 3. Japanese supervisors will usually give minimal instruction to their foreign subordinates to encourage them to work in groups.

True 4. In a group situation, Japanese sometimes use silent periods to sense others' feelings and thoughts.

False 5. Japanese culture rewards individual rather than group achievements.

True 6. In Japanese, group harmony and consensus are important and highly respected.

False 7. The Japanese are often direct and not concerned with losing face.

False 8. Most Japanese managers have a private office with a family picture on the wall.

False 9. Most Japanese decisions are made by senior managers.

False 10. When a Japanese says "yes, yes," he is confirming his agreement.

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False	1. If a Japanese smiles and nods his head, he definitely likes what you are saying or offering.
True	2. When a Japanese sucks air through his teeth, it is a sign that he has a problem.
True	3. Japanese supervisors will usually give minimal instruction to their foreign subordinates to encourage them to work in groups.
True	4. In a group situation, Japanese sometimes use silent periods to sense others' feelings and thoughts.
False	5. Japanese culture rewards individual rather than group achievements.
True	6. In Japanese, group harmony and consensus are important and highly respected.
False	7. The Japanese are often direct and not concerned with losing face.
False	8. Most Japanese managers have a private office with a family picture on the wall.
False	9. Most Japanese decisions are made by senior managers.
False	10. When a Japanese says "yes, yes," he is confirming his agreement.