concept   phone calls
culture   Japan
statement   In Japan, phone calls are formal and respectful, especially in professional settings, with an emphasis on politeness and proper timing.
22 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 call Japan Common to use video calls or messaging apps for communication rather than making phone calls 1
2 call Japan In business settings, it is common to schedule calls in advance and be punctual for conference calls. 1
3 call in Japan To request permission to be absent from work, often with a formal or hierarchical approach. 1
4 call in Japan Less common for employees to call in sick to work, as there is cultural pressure to prioritize work over personal health 1
5 call to action Japan Less direct approach is often preferred, with subtlety and implicit messaging 1
6 call up Japan Polite to 'call up' a superior to discuss work-related matters 1
7 call up Japan To summon or invite someone, often as a group activity 1
8 caller Japan It is important to use formal language and show respect towards the person being called, especially in business or official contexts. 1
9 caller Japan Landline phones are still widely used, and it is common for people to have phone numbers for their home, work, and mobile phones. 1
10 caller Japan It is considered polite to introduce oneself and the purpose of the call at the beginning of a phone conversation. 1
11 caller Japan It is considered polite to address the person you are calling using their title and surname. 1
12 caller Japan It is considered polite to state the purpose of the call immediately and succinctly without spending time on formalities. 1
13 callers Japan Callers should avoid making phone calls during late hours to avoid inconveniencing the recipient. 1
14 callers Japan Callers may expect to hear frequent use of honorific language and formal speech when interacting with customer service representatives. 1
15 callers Japan Callers may hesitate to leave voicemails and may try calling back multiple times if the person they are calling is unavailable. 1
16 calling Japan Considered polite to keep phone calls brief and avoid making calls after certain hours, unless it's an emergency 1
17 calling Japan Considered impolite to make phone calls late at night or early in the morning 1
18 make phone call Japan Often seen as more formal and less casual than text messaging or social media communication 1
19 making phone call Japan Making phone calls is considered as a more formal and respectful form of communication, often used for professional or important matters. 1
20 making phone call Japan Making phone calls without prior notice is considered impolite; text messaging or email are preferred forms of communication. 1
21 making phone call Japan Making phone calls is often seen as intrusive and is generally avoided, with text messaging considered more polite and convenient. 1
22 phone calls Japan Phone calls are often considered intrusive and are generally avoided in favor of texting or messaging. 1