Intermediaries Facilitate Conflict Resolution

Third parties play crucial roles in Japanese conflict resolution. Rather than disputing parties directly negotiating, intermediaries facilitate resolution. Intermediaries can communicate concerns without direct accusation, propose compromises without either party appearing to concede, and absorb tensions that direct interaction might inflame.

The intermediary role appears across contexts—family elders, teachers, supervisors, professional mediators, respected figures. When facing conflict in Japanese contexts, consider whether an appropriate intermediary might facilitate resolution better than direct engagement.

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