Kata: The Key to Understanding & Dealing with the Japanese!

Name: Kata: The Key to Understanding & Dealing with the Japanese!
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“A unique look at a unique culture. If you're trying to figure the Japanese out, this book provides another important piece of the puzzle.”—Terrie Lloyd, CEO, LINC Media, Tokyo

In this first book ever to explain why the Japanese think and behave the way they do, veteran Japanologist Boye Lafayette De Mente, author of more than 30 books on Japan, unlocks the mystery of kata—the cultural molds that have traditionally shaped and defined the attitudes, behavior, and character of the Japanese and are primarily responsible for the traits and talents that make them different from other people.

In 70 brief essays, ranging from “The Art of Bowing” and “Importance of the Apology” to “The Compulsion for Quality” and “Exchanging Name-Cards,” the author looks at the origin, nature, use, and influence of kata (literally the form and order of doing things) in Japanese life and how this cultural conditioning causes the Japanese to think and react in the way they do. Because all relations with the Japanese are influenced by kata, the key to dealing with the Japanese in personal, business or political matters requires knowing how to work within the confines of kata and when to induce or compel them to break the kata and behave in a non-Japanese way.

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Unlock the mystery of the Japanese culture with Kata: The Key to Understanding & Dealing with the Japanese! Delve deep into the cultural molds that have shaped and defined the attitudes, behavior, and character of the Japanese. Authored by renowned Japanologist Boye Lafayette De Mente, this groundbreaking book provides the missing piece to comprehend why the Japanese think and behave the way they do.

With over 30 books on Japan under his belt, De Mente decodes the significance of kata, the cultural molds that have traditionally influenced the Japanese. Through 70 concise essays, he explores the origin, use, and influence of kata in Japanese life. Discover the secrets behind the art of bowing, the importance of apologies, the compulsion for quality, and more.

Every aspect of Japanese society, from personal to business and even political matters, is deeply influenced by kata. To successfully engage with the Japanese, it is crucial to understand and work within these cultural confines. Learn how to navigate kata and when to encourage the Japanese to think and react in a non-Japanese way. This book will equip you with the knowledge and tools to effectively connect with the Japanese in any context.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to gain invaluable insights into the Japanese culture. Get your copy of Kata: The Key to Understanding & Dealing with the Japanese today and unlock a world of possibilities!

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