How would you
feel?
I selected 1 from "The Shabby Player" ,
because his appearance was
shabby. And I selected 3 from "A Welcome at the Airport" , becouse I
could talk with more casual clothes easiliy. I don't
take no thought of
her appearances and have good feelings, if she has good character.
How would you do?
I selected 4 from "The Returning Athlete"I
thonght Athletes are
important persons, because they have influence with people, children
particularly. They took many parts in our society.So,
we have to treat
and welcome them.And I selected 3 from "A
Virtual Contact ", because I
thought this way was the most polite.
☆How would you feel?
1) The shabby guitar player
I chose no.1 and
6. Because I imaged the situation and I would feel uncomfortable at first. I
think having dinner is private time and we want to enjoy talking with the
partner. It may reflect IDV. In
2) A welcome at the airport
I chose no.2. This time I didn’t feel uncomfortable. It may because I haven’t work yet. I couldn’t image so real. However Japanese may check their appearance carefully. For example we should better wearing suit or like suit when we go elementary school or junior high school. This means the place is formal.
☆What would you do?
1) The returning athlete
I chose no.3 . It may reflect own experience. My hometown isn’t so
big and IDV seems low (Colletivist). I had
experienced same situation like the question. When I was elementary student,
one of my senior attended all
2) A virtual contact
My answer is no.3. I don’t have a own personal computer and I don’t know rule of them very well. Maybe are some rules. By the way I think it is courtesy to announce about myself and reason why I want to contact with them when we meet a such a situation. Addition to that I have heard from my part time job’s employee that attitude on the phone is important when employ a new member. I think Japanese tend to have importance first impression.
MMCE
“A Shabby Guitar Player”
I choose No.4 and No.5, because I am a little shy. So I will not be able to contact with anyone who I do not know. If the man remains standing toward me for a long time, I will call the waiter and make him removed.
I think that my opinion is influenced the dimension ”Individualism.” Japanese can’t make a good relationship from the first time. So if a person who didn’t know, we will be puzzled.
“A Welcome at the Airport”
I choose No.2, because I think that someone will pick me up. Besides if I meet someone who I have never met, I will not be able to find out anyone who takes part in the meeting.
I think that my opinion is influenced the dimension “Uncertainly Avoidance.” Japanese are confused if there are no rule.
“The Returning Athlete”
I choose No.3, because the Olympic Games are very big events. Taking part in the events is great, so I should prepare something for her. Also she obtained the fourth place. All the more I want to celebrate and praise her.
I think that my opinion is influenced the dimension “Masculinity.” Women admit the process or the fight than the result. But men think the result is all, that is, success is all. Also women are tender.
“A Virtual Contact”
I choose No.3, because a false name will be enough in the e-mail starting. But you must your real name if you really had better make a business relationship with someone and want to the person’s name. I think that it’s a social rule.
I think that my opinion is influenced the dimension “Long-Term orientation.” Japanese put the weight the rewards. So I think this incident is concerned with the dimension.
a) Why did you choose your particular answer?
The Shabby Guitar Player-5
Surely, the man may be filthy and begger but we have rarely met this incidents, so I think this is good opportunity. Maybe he is good guitar player and earn moneys for his living by playing the guitar.
The Welcome at the Airport-1,3
Firstly, she must not be the person with whom I will have the meeting . Because the meeting is formal but she look an informal outfit. I also don't care a damn what people wear, so I don't think she is rude. An informal outfit is warm impression for me rather than rude.
The Returning Athlete-5
I think it is great incident an athlete from small town took part in the Olympik Games but this town is small. We may not have enough buget. I also think fourth is subtle place . From these reasons, I can't decide on my own.
The Virtual Contact-1
This is the contact for starting a business relationship, so I think this should be formal and I should be polite. We should be reveal our company's name and where it is.
b) I think my own orientation on any of the five dementions influenced my answers. In " The Shabby Guitar Player " and " The Welcome at the Airport" , power distance influenced my answers. My power distance is short , so I accept all people regardless of their position. My uncertainty avoidance is also strong , so I think I chosed the options 1 in " A Virtual Contract ".
I thank that I can participate your lesson.
I choose 4 from "The Returning
Athlete" and choosed 2 from "A
Virtual
Contact".
About "The Returning Athlete"
,I thought that it is amazing for her to
take part in the Olympic
Games.
About "A Virtual Contact",I
honestly could not explain why I choosed this
answer.
I felt that I was influenced especially "Individualist".
Thanks.
How would you feel?
The Shabby Guitar Player
6. The waiter should remove this man.
Power Distance +
A Welcome at the Airport
2. She is probably the person with whom you will have the meeting.
Power Distance －
What would you do?
The Returning Athlete
3. A big one, because even if she did not win, she did participate in the Olympic games and that is a great achivement.
Individualist －(Collectivist)
A Virtual Contact
2. Send an e-mail starting "Dear Mr. so-and-so" and ending "King regards, X."
Power Distance －