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Notice how that's all for show too. Relatedly, Japanese people often don't work harder than Americans, they simply stay at the office longer. I also prefer what
by cercatrova 4y ago
Notice how that's all for show too. Relatedly, Japanese people often don't work harder than Americans, they simply stay at the office longer. I also prefer what lack of formal attire signals: in Japanese workplaces, the more senior, the more respect for their ideas, regardless of whether the idea is actually better. Formal attire legitimizes their seniority but I'd rather have a meritocratic system of vetting ideas, and informality signals that too.
- nobodyandproud 4y agoThis is true. Though I think many imitate regardless of the tribe/workforce/culture in order to fit in. Look at the schools. It’s informal but there are definitely trends and fashions to follow in order to relate. Just a thought, but the change in attire, then, is to create some formal distance between management and direct reports.