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Publication Date: 1985
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Japanese-American Communication: Mysteries, Enigmas, and Possibilities.
Bowman, Joel P.; Okuda, Tsugihiro
Bulletin of the Association for Business Communication, v48 n4 p18-21 Dec 1985
Examines some of the differences between Americans and Japanese and shows how these differences influence perception and communication. Focuses on the bow and handshake, politeness, thoughtfulness, formality, social relationships, specificity and exaggeration, language, holidays, and possibilities for communication. (EL)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Cultural Context, Cultural Differences, Cultural Exchange, Cultural Influences, Cultural Traits, Culture Conflict, Intercultural Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Language Usage, Social Characteristics, Social Environment, Sociocultural Patterns, Speech Communication
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Language: English
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