culture   Japan
statement   Reaching tentative agreements in Japanese culture relies on implicit communication, trust, and consensus building, typically prioritizing verbal agreements over written ones.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 agreement Japan In business settings, the concept of 'mutual understanding' is highly valued, and verbal agreements are considered important. 1
2 agreement Japan Agreements are often based on trust and verbal commitments, and the relationship between the parties holds more weight than written documents. 1
3 agreement Japan Verbal agreements and mutual understanding are highly valued and often considered sufficient without written documentation. 1
4 agreement Japan Verbal agreements are highly valued and considered as important as written agreements. 1
5 agreement Japan Verbal agreements and mutual trust are valued, and the personal relationship between parties holds significant weight in the agreement. 1
6 reach tentative agreement Japan Reached through consensus building and confirmed with a deep bow of mutual respect. 1
7 reach tentative agreement Japan May be confirmed with a bow or formal exchange of business cards 1
8 reach tentative agreement Japan May involve extensive discussion and consensus-building with a focus on maintaining harmony, with an emphasis on non-verbal cues such as nods and subtle gestures 1
9 reaching tentative agreement Japan In East Asian countries, reaching a tentative agreement may involve more implicit communication and reliance on mutual understanding, with formal documentation playing a secondary role. 1
10 reaching tentative agreement Japan May involve multiple rounds of respectful negotiation before formalizing 1
11 reaching tentative agreement Japan Reaching tentative agreement through negotiation is often seen as a starting point, and the final decision-making process involves more implicit understanding and consensus building. 1
12 verbal agreement Japan Often seen as preliminary and not as strong as a written agreement 1