Did you know?
There are unwritten rules at the workplace in Japan, and the rules are different for each company.
Here are some examples of unwritten workplace rules:
・Try not to get married during your trial period
It is customary for colleagues to give gift money but they still do not know you well so it gives off the impression that you are soliciting money.
・If you leave before your colleagues, be sure to give out snacks
serves as a form of encouragement for colleagues who are trying to finish their work.
・Certain parking lots are reserved for higher positions
・Same goes for refrigerator space
It can be confusing being a new employee from a different culture. Moreover, some rules have seemingly no meaning!
Of course, not every company has unwritten rules, but it is always good to find out when you first enter the company.
Being aware of unwritten rules will help you avoid unintentionally offending your colleagues
There are unwritten rules at the workplace in Japan, and the rules are different for each company.
Here are some examples of unwritten workplace rules:
・Try not to get married during your trial period
It is customary for colleagues to give gift money but they still do not know you well so it gives off the impression that you are soliciting money.
・If you leave before your colleagues, be sure to give out snacks
serves as a form of encouragement for colleagues who are trying to finish their work.
・Certain parking lots are reserved for higher positions
・Same goes for refrigerator space
It can be confusing being a new employee from a different culture. Moreover, some rules have seemingly no meaning!
Of course, not every company has unwritten rules, but it is always good to find out when you first enter the company.
Being aware of unwritten rules will help you avoid unintentionally offending your colleagues