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Courses
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Culture and Communication |
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Basic Course
The basic three-hour Japanese Culture and
Communications Courses are of great benefit
to companies, groups and individuals who
will be traveling to Japan and communicating
with Japanese people, as well as those who
have visited Japan and wish to delve deeper
into the culture and social codes of the
country. Persons who are in contact with
Japanese people here at home or in other
countries will also benefit greatly from
these courses.
Japanese Culture and Communications Courses
supply the participants with important
insight into Japanese culture, with emphasis
on the values that are such an important
part of Japanese society. The courses cover
many important aspects of communication:
proper etiquette in everyday situations,
body language, greetings and polite phrases
and much more.
Courses can be arranged in-house at Seidokan
Japan Center (see Contact for address) or on
location at the individual company or other
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Course in detail:
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1. Japan's History and Culture
The social values and norms that are part of
Japanese society are easier to understand
when you have gained insight into the
culture of the country. The seminar gives a
brief overview of the history of Japan, and
a presentation of the social and cultural
values inherent in Japanese society. Many
misunderstandings and social gaffes arise
because of lack of insight into these areas.
The participants are given insight into
Japanese culture, social values and moral
codes Communication both verbal and
non-verbal is practiced. Etiquette in social
situations is explained and the participants
can try their skills in everyday scenarios.
In this manner, the information gained at
the seminar is assimilated directly.
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Communication
English:
Communication in English in Japan can in
certain cases end up in misunderstandings.
There are many cases where signals are
misread from both parties, and this can have
dire consequences and create problems, both
work-wise as well as socially. How one
verbally expresses ones wishes and opinions
differs from Eastern culture to Western. The
seminar will deal with important aspects in
this area that can be of great benefit for
avoiding misunderstandings and creating
smooth communication.
Japanese:
The seminar gives the participants simple
phrases that will be of great use, giving
the best impression in your first meetings
with Japanese. The Japanese language section
also includes body language and non-verbal
communication.
Body Language and Non-Verbal Communication:
Body language, movements, physical behavior
and attitude are very different from East to
West. Examples will be shown to demonstrate
these differences and how to avoid
misunderstandings in these areas.
Visual Orientation:
When traveling to Japan it is highly
recommended to learn to recognize certain
basic Japanese ideograms, in order to avoid
going into the wrong toilet, for instance!
The seminar will include a presentation of
the most common ideograms and their meaning.
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3. Etiquette
Daily Manners
Etiquette in daily social situations is
different from East to West. This ranges
from things such as how to give and receive
business cards and gifts, to what social
signal you send with your arms crossed in
front of you.
Japanese people don’t expect westerners to
be Japanese, but it does create a positive
first impression when they can see that you
have made an effort to learn about these
aspects of Japanese culture.
Table Manners:
It is a good idea to gain a basic
understanding of Japanese table manners.
Since meals are one of the most important
times for social communication, it is a
great help to know your do’s and don’ts at
the table - to avoid putting ketchup on the
pancakes, so to speak!
Chopsticks are the utensil of choice in
Japan, and even though you are not expected
to be an expert in their use, there are
certain things one must be careful to avoid
doing when using chopsticks. This is an area
where major gaffes can be made!
Japanese people enjoy a nice glass of beer
or sake at get-togethers. There are many
traditions and rituals to be found in the
area of drinking together in Japan. Knowing
some of these details will work wonders when
spending time with your Japanese
acquaintances!
Further information and booking:
E-mail:
info@japanbridge.dk
Telephone:
(+45) 40 86 32 12
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