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Here in Japan too, bottom-up is the standard pattern. Japanese people can learn to use BLUF, but it's very much not the culturally expected approach.

• alias_neo 6y ago
  It makes sense if you're telling a story, and that I understand. But when you're trying to make a point, I feel like it's more respectful of people's time to get to the point; if they want details they can read on. How does that fit with the culturally expected approach in Japan? If you're sharing a revelation, is it still normal to build up rather than start with the answer?
  • lovemenot 6y ago
    >> you're trying to make a point I here this is the root of the divergence. YOU are not trying to make a point. If a point is there, your role is only to help to reveal it. In other words, it should be in balance and objective.
    • lovemenot 6y ago
      It's too late to edit. The first line should be split between your comment and my reply.