When Japanese people work for companies located overseas, they often do not know the local language. In such cases, employees who can speak Japanese at the local company may be able to help. I am still grateful to such local Japanese speakers living abroad whom I have met in the past.

In the world of consumer sales, unique terminology may be used internally by employees. It is a terminology that is generally unfamiliar to the public, known only to those in the industry. When you work in the industry, using such terms makes you feel like a professional.

When you are seeking a new job as a salesperson, you may be asked to take a test by the interviewer during the interview process. It is a test that asks you to sell me a pencil. Even if the product is worth only two or three pennies, if the salesperson is competent, he or she will be able to sell it. However, I think this way of thinking about sales is wrong.

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Asking someone else to do something is a hassle for the person making the request. If there is no benefit to the person being asked to do something, the other person may refuse. Therefore, the basis of human relationships in this world is give and take, but I do not like such a rule very much. Egoists who think only of their own interests are, on the contrary, more honest and likable.

I like to have tea in cafes, but I don't often go to chain restaurants. I prefer independent, lonely cafes with no customers. I feel more at ease drinking tea in such places.

If you join a company mid-career with no experience, you may be ridiculed by existing employees. How should you respond in such situations?

Japanese people value politeness and civility. Even when it comes to bowing, there is a certain way of bowing that is appropriate to the occasion. In order to let others know that you understand Japanese business etiquette, you need to master the art of bowing.

For salespeople, skipping work is a necessary evil. It is very important to skip work from time to time to refresh yourself and get back to work with a renewed spirit. However, I do not think it is a good idea to involve other salespeople when skipping work.

Some may want to start a business in the future while working as a company employee. Some may want to quit their corporate job if their side business is successful. I think about what the best salaried job is so that you can focus on your own business.