PUNCTUALITY

JAPAN :

 Japan is the highest punctual among all Asian countries.

 Everyone needs to “ be prompt ” all the time.
 Everyone knows how to respect and value of time.
PUNCTUALITY IN AUSTRIA –

 Punctuality in Austria is renowned throughout the world.

 The delay of even a few minutes make people get offended,
hence advisable and expected to already inform beforehand , in
case one is running a little late.
USING FIRST NAMES IN JAPAN –

 It is uncommon for Japanese people to use first names.

 They either address one another using a family name or
surname.
 Like the Romans, they also have this last name culture.
USING FIRST NAMES IN AUSTRIA –

 Titles are very important and hence last name or appropriate

titles need to be used.
 Herr/Frau + Professional title + Surname are used while
addressing someone or even his wife. All women above 18 are
called Frau including those who aren’t married yet.
 After initially meeting someone ,the surname is dropped. The
title and the professional title is used. For e.g.- Herr Doctor or
Frau Doctor .
HUMOUR IN JAPAN –

 Japanese humour may sometimes seem obscure, paradoxical,

incomprehensible or even non existent.
 Humour seems to have a different sense altogether in Japan
which may diversify our minds in actually understanding the
actual concept of humour.
 True Japanese humour sheds light on the fact about how the
role of laughter is taken as granted in civilized societies.
HUMOUR IN AUSTRIA –

 Austrians are proud of their naughty yet friendly humour called

Schmah.
 Schmah (pronounced as shmay) can denote a joke or a lie, a
trick or a deceit but also regional or personal charm, sense of
humour and wit.
 Every region and every individual likes to engage in an unique
type of Schmah. The friendly , iconic sort of naughtiness can
bring about jolliness and merry in the little talks or meetings.
BEING DIRECT IN JAPAN –

 In Japan , it is considered impolite etiquette to be direct to

people we don’t know or not familiar with.
 It is very difficult to choose what to say and what not to in
Japan as it may show an inheritance of bad table manners as
well. As the Japanese verse says “Honne to Tatemae”.
BEING DIRECT IN AUSTRIA –

 Austrians tend to be very direct.

 People are communicative; greeting everyone with smiles or a
cheery “ Grub Gott ” and a hail of “ Auf Wiedersehen ” can
send anyone merrily on their way.
 “ Where are you from? ” is a mandatory conversational topic
while engaging with people we know or may not know.
BEING FORMAL AND INFORMAL IN
JAPAN –

 Japan has distinct level of politeness of formality coded in its

grammar.
 Younger folks need to be formal while addressing their elders
while speakers of equal rank , be it friends or strangers may
engage in informal style of speech.
 There are 3 styles- Formal (Tieinego) , Informal
(Kudaketa Nihongo) and Keigo ( Honorific language).
BEING FORMAL AND INFORMAL IN
AUSTRIA –

 Formal pronouns need to be used while addressing the elderly.

 Permission needs to be taken before switching on to informal
from formal speech.
 Phrases like “ Have a great weekend ” or “ Have a great
day/evening ” is expected to be used in both formal and
informal ways of greetings.