We have to learn from Japanese...yes, the world has to.

My recent assignment was in a factory off the city. It is headquartered in Japan. So had a few delegates come down to chennai to help the new plant in getting required certifications.

I have heard people say... "It is tough to work with Japanese..."
... "Japanese are work-a-holics..."
... "Japanese are strict, punctual etc..."

I wish to share my experiences with Japanese.
Yes, it is tough to work with Japanese. They are strict. I agree. But they worship work...they do not see any necessity for fun@work (as many pvt co's hv brought in this activity).
My boss listed out the priority of a common Japanese an Indian.

Japanese Indian
1. Work Entertainment
2. Family Family
3. Entertainment Work

It was the first day of my assignment. I saw a Japanese arranging the door mats neatly, which he was about to stamp to enter the office. The security guy was standing nearby. I asked the security who the japanese was. He replied, "Country head, India."

Day 2: I was talking to the plant head as I entered the office. He stopped and ordered the security person to arrange the mats neatly before the Japanese arrive. I went to my desk and saw through the window, another Japanese arranging the mats.

It could have taken just a few seconds for him to order the security to arrange the door mats. But he found nothing wrong in doing it himself. Infact he's saved a lot of time...of his and the security.