The differences in communication between Japan and US "In Japan"

     In Japan 　

I researched certain words which are indicative of the common Japanese personality. For example I researched ‘conjecture’, ‘reserved’, ‘KY’, ‘indirect’, ’saving face’ and how the listener is the most important person.

 First, the word ‘KY’, which was first used in Vogue Japan. KY is the oppotsite of being able to conjecture. Simply put, it is the ability to read peoples mood and feelings in certain situations. It is said that many people in America follow an individualism type of society, whereas those is Asia prefer a groupism society. With this, it is important to consider other peoples feelings. In America, using American English can seem very direct. However, Japanese as a language is very vague and indirect in meaning. In Japan it is considered a good quality to be able to conjecture people’s moods. I believe we should speak what is on our minds; therefore we can understand each other. Those who can’t read others’ feelings often feel anxious and it can break down good Japanese communication and create a loss of generosity between the two. “Atmosphere of the place” means considering the feelings of those in the group or knowing the situation. “Conjecture the mood” criticizes individuals who cannot conjecture and assume that these people cannot socially interact with others. It is strange to have built a society where everyone has the same thoughts and beliefs.

 I carried out some research on unique Japanese communication. For example, Japanese often nod, whereas Americans do not.. The Japanese nod while talking, but Americans rarely nod at all. Japanese nodding gives a visual flow to a conversation. Consequently, Japanese very possibly have a strong tendency to give consent to the speaker. Other characteristics of Japanese communication include how Japanese use creative expressions and gestures during speech, they do not often state the truth and they’re vague in most expressions and gestures. 

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