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what working in Japan is like (as a corporate slave)
@ebifried
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Why it worked
The video uses a relatable 'storytime' format to highlight a cultural curiosity, leveraging the contrast between a minor error and the extreme, formal response required in Japanese corporate life.
Summary
The creator reads an overly formal, apologetic email she had to send to a client in Japan for a minor mistake. She highlights the extreme politeness and corporate culture required in Japanese business communication.
Structure
- 1Introduce the topic of Japanese corporate culture
- 2Display the formal apology email
- 3Explain the specific mistake made
- 4Reflect on the intensity of the apology
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what working in Japan is like (as a corporate slave)
In the email I sent earlier,
Due to my oversight, I omitted the honorific title from [redacted] name.
I sincerely apologize for the great rudeness I have caused.
In a situation where utmost care should have been taken, such a basic mistake was made.
I am truly sorry.
To ensure this never happens again, we will thoroughly review all messages before sending them.
Please accept my apologies via email, although this is a brief message.
We sincerely ask for your understanding and forgiveness.
Transcript
In the email I sent earlier, due to my oversight, I omitted the honorific title from your name. I sincerely apologize for the great rudeness I have caused. In a situation where utmost care should have been taken, such a basic mistake was made. I am truly sorry. To ensure this never happens again, we will thoroughly review all messages before sending them. Please accept my apologies via email, although this is a brief message. We sincerely ask for your understanding and forgiveness. That whole email just to apologize for missing one letter.
Original caption
can you imagine what happens when an actual mistake is made omgg 😭😭 working in japan / real corporate job is not for the weak. i’d say my job is only like 25% corporate lmao #lifeinjapan #tokyojapan #japanlife #workinginjapan #salaryman
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