It was hilarious, my friend! I'm sorry for what you went through, but I couldn't help laughing out loud at some parts. Now I can see the context behind all the quality procedures and Toyota systems, and I understand why they work so seamlessly in Japan but can be challenging to adapt elsewhere. I especially loved the conversation between your kids about the salt certificate—they're so creative and fun! Their perspective really added a unique twist to your story.
I can't wait to see you in a couple of years, completely transformed into a bureaucratic, process-oriented machine ! Just imagine—every move you make, perfectly aligned with procedure, all with polite bow , It's going to be quite the transformation! 😂😂😂😂
Here is my contribution to your integration process 😉:
Bowing( *ojigi* (お辞儀))is an essential part of Japanese etiquette, and understanding its nuances:
1. Eshaku (会釈): A slight bow of about 15 degrees, usually used in informal situations, like greeting a coworker or someone of equal status.
2. Keirei (敬礼): A more formal bow of about 30 degrees, often used when thanking someone, apologizing, or showing respect to a superior.
3. Saikeirei (最敬礼): The deepest bow, about 45 degrees or more, used in highly formal situations, such as expressing deep gratitude, a serious apology, or showing great respect to someone of significantly higher status.
In addition to the angle and depth, the duration of the bow also matters. A quick bow can seem insincere, while holding the bow longer indicates greater respect or seriousness
My intense sympathy. All I can say is that it will get better once you manage to get past the first few hurdles.
When we moved to Japan we managed to do it in stages and that included my wife staying for a decent while with her parents - a place that she still had a drivers license for. This made things immensely easier. as it gave her a step to start on. I just showed up on a visitor visa until she had herself sorted out then my company applied for me to have a work permit etc. Yes I had been working here before but officially I was still based elsewhere and critically I was paid elsewhere
It was hilarious, my friend! I'm sorry for what you went through, but I couldn't help laughing out loud at some parts. Now I can see the context behind all the quality procedures and Toyota systems, and I understand why they work so seamlessly in Japan but can be challenging to adapt elsewhere. I especially loved the conversation between your kids about the salt certificate—they're so creative and fun! Their perspective really added a unique twist to your story.
I can't wait to see you in a couple of years, completely transformed into a bureaucratic, process-oriented machine ! Just imagine—every move you make, perfectly aligned with procedure, all with polite bow , It's going to be quite the transformation! 😂😂😂😂
Here is my contribution to your integration process 😉:
Bowing( *ojigi* (お辞儀))is an essential part of Japanese etiquette, and understanding its nuances:
1. Eshaku (会釈): A slight bow of about 15 degrees, usually used in informal situations, like greeting a coworker or someone of equal status.
2. Keirei (敬礼): A more formal bow of about 30 degrees, often used when thanking someone, apologizing, or showing respect to a superior.
3. Saikeirei (最敬礼): The deepest bow, about 45 degrees or more, used in highly formal situations, such as expressing deep gratitude, a serious apology, or showing great respect to someone of significantly higher status.
In addition to the angle and depth, the duration of the bow also matters. A quick bow can seem insincere, while holding the bow longer indicates greater respect or seriousness
My intense sympathy. All I can say is that it will get better once you manage to get past the first few hurdles.
When we moved to Japan we managed to do it in stages and that included my wife staying for a decent while with her parents - a place that she still had a drivers license for. This made things immensely easier. as it gave her a step to start on. I just showed up on a visitor visa until she had herself sorted out then my company applied for me to have a work permit etc. Yes I had been working here before but officially I was still based elsewhere and critically I was paid elsewhere