concept   work break
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, frequent and long work breaks are generally discouraged in the workplace.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 break Japan Taking frequent breaks during work hours may be seen as lazy and not dedicated to work 1
2 break Japan Taking breaks during work is often seen as a sign of laziness and lack of dedication. 1
3 break Japan It is respectful to not take breaks until the supervisor or manager takes a break first. 1
4 break Japan It is customary to refrain from taking extended breaks during work hours, and to prioritize dedication to work responsibilities. 1
5 take break Japan Taking breaks during work hours can be seen as a sign of inefficiency and lack of dedication to the job. 1
6 take break Japan Taking frequent breaks during work hours is not common and may be perceived as slacking off or being inefficient. 1
7 take break Japan Highly valued in the workplace as a way to show consideration for others, and often involves leaving the work area to enjoy a brief respite 1
8 taking break Japan Taking frequent breaks at work may be perceived as lazy and not dedicated to the job. 1
9 taking break Japan Taking frequent breaks may be seen as slacking off and not being dedicated to work, and is often discouraged in the workplace. 1
10 taking break Japan Taking breaks at work may be perceived as a lack of dedication and commitment, and workers may feel pressure to work long hours without breaks. 1
11 work break Japan Long breaks during work hours are generally frowned upon, and it's more common to have short, focused breaks. 1
12 work breaks Japan Employees often take short and structured breaks for 'chairos' or tea time, to refresh and maintain focus in the workplace 1