#3 is the biggie, for me (quick estimate). I used to work for a Japanese corporation, and, when meeting with Japanese managers, you’ll see that they have a sma

#3 is the biggie, for me (quick estimate). I used to work for a Japanese corporation, and, when meeting with Japanese managers, you’ll see that they have a small notebook, open on the table, in front of them. Occasionally, they will jot something down in it. You will also note that, whenever a date is mentioned, something gets written. You are now being held to that date. They will completely leave you alone, until that date, when they will expect you to deliver “what was promised.” In my experience, Americans never took this seriously, and it could be a real problem.