In this episode, I explore how smoking areas in Japanese companies often serve as informal networking hubs — places where unspoken decisions, evaluations, and career advancements quietly unfold. Through personal stories and observations, I examine how non-smokers may be unintentionally excluded from crucial behind-the-scenes conversations. Is it fair that access to information and influence depends on a cigarette break? I also compare this with workplace culture in Thailand and ask: how can we create more inclusive environments for casual communication in the office? Tune in for a candid look at "smoke-filled" power dynamics in corporate life.

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