Comments on: Honne and Tatemae and The Japanese Mind http://neilduckett.com/honne-and-tatemae-and-the-japanese-mind A lot about nothing and nothing about a lot Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:48:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Aizuchi | Neil Duckett http://neilduckett.com/honne-and-tatemae-and-the-japanese-mind/comment-page-1#comment-4120 Aizuchi | Neil Duckett Mon, 27 Oct 2008 01:21:39 +0000 http://neilduckett.com/honne-and-tatemae-and-the-japanese-mind/#comment-4120 [...] It might seem pretty basic but doing business in Japan is VERY VERY different to doing business in Western Society and it’s important to understand the Japanese way of doing things, another example would be Honne and Tatemae. [...] [...] It might seem pretty basic but doing business in Japan is VERY VERY different to doing business in Western Society and it’s important to understand the Japanese way of doing things, another example would be Honne and Tatemae. [...]

]]> By: Amae And Japanese Girls | Neil Duckett http://neilduckett.com/honne-and-tatemae-and-the-japanese-mind/comment-page-1#comment-1553 Amae And Japanese Girls | Neil Duckett Thu, 06 Mar 2008 01:32:46 +0000 http://neilduckett.com/honne-and-tatemae-and-the-japanese-mind/#comment-1553 [...] It’s been a while since i’ve written about a something like this, the last time was on the subject of Honne and Tatemae.  [...] [...] It’s been a while since i’ve written about a something like this, the last time was on the subject of Honne and Tatemae.  [...]

]]> By: www.japansoc.com http://neilduckett.com/honne-and-tatemae-and-the-japanese-mind/comment-page-1#comment-641 www.japansoc.com Fri, 04 Jan 2008 10:02:32 +0000 http://neilduckett.com/honne-and-tatemae-and-the-japanese-mind/#comment-641 <strong>Honne and Tatemae and The Japanese Mind | neilduckett.com...</strong> In a recent session to educate both foreigners and the locals as to some differences between Japanese and Western Cultures we were told about “Honne and Tatemae” Honne and Tatemae are Japanese words that describe recognized social phenomena.... Honne and Tatemae and The Japanese Mind | neilduckett.com…

In a recent session to educate both foreigners and the locals as to some differences between Japanese and Western Cultures we were told about “Honne and Tatemae”

Honne and Tatemae are Japanese words that describe recognized social phenomena….

]]> By: Colin King http://neilduckett.com/honne-and-tatemae-and-the-japanese-mind/comment-page-1#comment-277 Colin King Tue, 04 Dec 2007 15:29:54 +0000 http://neilduckett.com/honne-and-tatemae-and-the-japanese-mind/#comment-277 The paradox of Japanese ways to the western mind. ;) When I was living in Vancouver, I was going out with a Japanese girl. This post reminds me of when I first met her parents at their home for an evening meal and a meet-the-bf session. She did all the translating as they couldn't speak English. Afterwards, I thought the evening was a washout, they didn't like me. The next day, Julie was estatic, they liked me after all :) The paradox of Japanese ways to the western mind. ;) When I was living in Vancouver, I was going out with a Japanese girl. This post reminds me of when I first met her parents at their home for an evening meal and a meet-the-bf session. She did all the translating as they couldn’t speak English. Afterwards, I thought the evening was a washout, they didn’t like me. The next day, Julie was estatic, they liked me after all :)

]]> By: Nathan http://neilduckett.com/honne-and-tatemae-and-the-japanese-mind/comment-page-1#comment-227 Nathan Wed, 28 Nov 2007 06:55:30 +0000 http://neilduckett.com/honne-and-tatemae-and-the-japanese-mind/#comment-227 Interesting post- It means the result of the meeting you just had isn’t necessarily what you thought. Often, especially where Gaijin are involved there’ll be a follow up “Japanese only” meeting where the true opinions of the people involved are expressed. You know, years ago I thought by attending the meetings I would be recognized as a good worker, wow this foreigner is really trying, look at him...oh how wrong I was, yet the experience was crude jpn practice...kinda, never really felt part of the conversation, more like an observer or guest. These days meetings - are like dodge ball, I avoid em at all cost. If something is that important just tell me. Interesting post-
It means the result of the meeting you just had isn’t necessarily what you thought. Often, especially where Gaijin are involved there’ll be a follow up “Japanese only” meeting where the true opinions of the people involved are expressed.

You know, years ago I thought by attending the meetings I would be recognized as a good worker, wow this foreigner is really trying, look at him…oh how wrong I was, yet the experience was crude jpn practice…kinda, never really felt part of the conversation, more like an observer or guest.
These days meetings – are like dodge ball, I avoid em at all cost.
If something is that important just tell me.

]]> By: Mike Huang http://neilduckett.com/honne-and-tatemae-and-the-japanese-mind/comment-page-1#comment-226 Mike Huang Tue, 27 Nov 2007 21:15:53 +0000 http://neilduckett.com/honne-and-tatemae-and-the-japanese-mind/#comment-226 I'm still pretty confused with this post...=/ -Mike I’m still pretty confused with this post…=/

-Mike

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