In Japanese settings, communication serves group function, not just individual expression. Group harmony is actively valued and maintained. In meetings and discussions, participants attend to collective mood and work toward shared positions rather than advocating individual views competitively. Individual contributions are calibrated to group dynamics.
Public communication emphasizes collective attribution and minimizes individual claims. When communicating in Japanese group contexts, attend to where the group is moving. Facilitate convergence rather than pushing your own position. Recognize that group harmony is a communication goal, and individual expression that disrupts harmony carries real cost.
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