2. *It has been said for example that Asian society based
more on intuitive insight and tradition
* It is not unusual for Japanese accuse each other of
being insincere - and sometimes dishonest.
*typical Japanese, right or wrong is not so much based
on an unvarying, universal code of ethics or principles as
it is upon time, place, the people involved, and other
circumstances.
3. *Japanese, being Makoto (mah-koe-toe) means to properly
discharge all of one's obligations so that everything will
flow smoothly and harmony will be maintained.
*It also means being careful not to say or do anything
that would cause loss of face. By extension, it further
means that mokoto people will not be self-seeking; will
not get excited or provoke others to excitement; will
not reveal their innermost thoughts if they are
negative; will not, in fact, do anything disruptive.
4. * Japanese often seem to be more concerned with form
and manner than they are with the end results of any
effort - although results are, of course, important to
them.
* Japanese still tend to think in terms of personal
relationships and subjective circumstances
