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Liveinjapan Posted 19 years ago
Grammar
Mr / Ms
In Japanese, we never say Mr/Ms (in Jpananese "-san") for our colleagues when we speak with clients or customers, because we see this as a modest behavior.
In buisiness English, we can say 'Mr Sato in not in.' I want to confirm that using Mr/Ms/Mrs for co-workers when you are talking with clients is no problem, whereas in Japan that causes a bit problem.
Thanks
LiJ
In buisiness English, we can say 'Mr Sato in not in.' I want to confirm that using Mr/Ms/Mrs for co-workers when you are talking with clients is no problem, whereas in Japan that causes a bit problem.
Thanks
LiJ
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Hi, In Japanese, we never say Mr/Ms (in Jpananese "-san") for our colleagues when we speak with clients or customers, because we see this as a modest behavior . Are you saying that 'modest behaviour' is seen as undesirable? In Britain and N.
- Hi, In Japanese, we never say Mr/Ms (in Jpananese "-san") for our colleagues when we speak with clients or customers, because we see this as a modest behavior .
- Are you saying that 'modest behaviour' is seen as undesirable?
- In Britain and N.
- America, it is usually seen as desirable.
- ' I want to confirm that using Mr/Ms/Mrs for co-workers when you are talking with clients is no problem Don't worry, it's fine.
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Hi,
In Japanese, we never say Mr/Ms (in Jpananese "-san") for our colleagues when we speak with clients or customers, because we see this as a modest behavior. Are you saying that 'modest behaviour' is seen as undesirable? In Britain and N. America, it is usually seen as desirable.
In buisiness English, we can say 'Mr Sato
In Japanese, we never say Mr/Ms (in Jpananese "-san") for our colleagues when we speak with clients or customers, because we see this as a modest behavior. Are you saying that 'modest behaviour' is seen as undesirable? In Britain and N. America, it is usually seen as desirable.
In buisiness English, we can say 'Mr Sato
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I should've said 'we see using Mr/Ms for colleagues is undesirable in Japanese.
I understand how Mr/Ms works in English because of your explanation. I can use Mr/Ms without any worrying. I always think that first name usage is wonderful
I understand how Mr/Ms works in English because of your explanation. I can use Mr/Ms without any worrying. I always think that first name usage is wonderful
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In Japanese, we never say Mr/Ms (in Jpananese "-san") for our colleagues when we speak with clients or customers, because we see this as a modest behavior.
What would you say instead? I think Japanese culture is much more formal than American, so I can't imagine that you would use the first name. Do you use the last name without -san? Could you try to expla
What would you say instead? I think Japanese culture is much more formal than American, so I can't imagine that you would use the first name. Do you use the last name without -san? Could you try to expla
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Knoff, that's a good point!
In business situations in Japan , we traditionally need to show respect to clients or customers
In business situations in Japan , we traditionally need to show respect to clients or customers
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So, by appearing to show less respect for your co-workers you demonstrate more respect for the client? What a complicated life you must have! Thanks for explaining. I thought maybe it was something like that.
Even here where first names are used so much, it can be annoying -- especially to older people. Particularly in the doctor's office, where an ninety-year-old patient might be ca
Even here where first names are used so much, it can be annoying -- especially to older people. Particularly in the doctor's office, where an ninety-year-old patient might be ca
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Yes it's complicated. Most of college graduates need to learn it, because we don't have such a class in colleages.
It's good to know the Mr/Ms usage, Khoff. Thanks
It's good to know the Mr/Ms usage, Khoff. Thanks
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