The person nodding most enthusiastically in the meeting is often the one who disagrees most strongly. And you will probably never know it — not in the room, not afterwards, not until the decision you
A Japanese colleague nods enthusiastically at your proposal, says “hai, wakarimashita” (yes, I understand), and then does nothing—and you’re confused because in your culture, yes means yes.
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