...Japan, subtlety and body language is very much a way of life, and directness is considered rude. Americans are taught since childhood to make and maintain eye contact when in conversation. In Japan, prolonged eye contact makes the Japanese uncomfortable, and they will avert their eyes which might give Americans the impression that their Japanese counterpart is not being direct. The Japanese consider saying “no” rude and form of losing face for the other person, and they will avoid a direct negative response. They might nod, and say they will consider it when they mean “no”. Americans will not hesitate to say “No” if that is their intention. A business card is extremely important in first contact with Japanese business men. The business card is extended with both hands, while bowing and is to be treated by the American counterpart with great respect and reference. However, in American culture we tend to hardly look at the business card, and therefore this Japanese custom will take some getting used to. Collective Achievement vs Individual Achievement – Japan is a very collective society, and prides itself on the achievement of the group. Everyone will try to avoid causing the group shame and dishonor by not performing to the group standard. The Japanese tend to work their entire lives for one company, and get promoted by seniority and are extremely loyal to their workplace. The US is a much more individualistic society, and promotions and merit are based on personal achievement with...
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...Cheanette & James Lowe Cheanette & James Lowe Customer Name Street Address Address 2 City, ST ZIP Code Customer Name Street Address Address 2 City, ST ZIP Code Ms. Laura Casmore 6201 Cherry Ave Port Arthur, TX 77640 Ms. Laura Casmore 6201 Cherry Ave Port Arthur, TX 77640 Customer Name Street Address Address 2 City, ST ZIP Code Customer Name Street Address Address 2 City, ST ZIP Code Norma Briscoe & Family 5322 Heathercrest Houston, Tx 77045 Norma Briscoe & Family 5322 Heathercrest Houston, Tx 77045 Linda Casmore & Family 900 Williamson Way Sherveport, LA 71118 Linda Casmore & Family 900 Williamson Way Sherveport, LA 71118 Ms.Linda Pitre & Family 4618 Pardee Houston,Tx 77026 Ms.Linda Pitre & Family 4618 Pardee Houston,Tx 77026 Ms. Rose M. Jackson & Family P.O. Box 112 Livingston, TX 77351 Ms. Rose M. Jackson & Family P.O. Box 112 Livingston, TX 77351 Ms. Catrina Simien & Family Ms. Catrina Simien & Family Simien Family Simien Family Aunt Di & Family Aunt Di & Family Rashanda & Jalik Coleman Rashanda & Jalik Coleman Monica & Veronica Sostand & Family Monica & Veronica Sostand & Family Customer Name Street Address Address 2 City, ST ZIP Code Customer Name Street Address Address 2 City, ST ZIP Code Customer Name Street Address Address 2 City, ST ZIP Code Customer Name Street Address Address 2 City, ST ZIP Code Customer Name ...
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...Japanese Study 101 In the year AD 391, a Japanese expedition arrived in Korea, at the time divided among several warring kingdoms, and gave considerable support to the king of Paikche in his struggle with the king of Koguryo. Not many years later the king of Paikche repaid the king of Japan, sending him sumptuous clothing, jewels, and also a collection of books, thanks to which the Land of the Rising Sun came in contact with “written language.” (We can point out in passing that Korea also later replaced Chinese characters with a syllabic system, called Hangul.) The first monks and scribes hired by the Japanese government came directly from China. The oldest Japanese inscription is one commemorating the construction of Uji Bridge by the monk Doto of the Gango-ji Temple in Nara in AD 646. During the eighth century, with the assertion of support of Buddhism in Japan, the members of the Japanese court undertook the copying of the sacred texts of the new religion. They did so out of devotion, but also to show off their culture and refinement. In their efforts they were instructed by monks that remained faithful to the Tang tradition. The best-known calligraphy of this genre was created by empress Komyo (AD 701 – AD 760), wife of Emperor Shomu. In the ninth century the three calligraphers Ono no Michikaze (AD 894-966), Fujiwara no Sari (AD 944-998), and Fujiwara no Kozei (AD 962-1027) – known as the Sanseki (“Three Brush Traces”) – broke with this tradition and in a certain...
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...CITY OF ATLANTA BUREAU OF DRINKING WATER Water Service Adjustment Request DATE: Dear Customer Service: We have received a high water bill for service at Account Number: leak was discovered which has been repaired by I understand that it is my responsibility to furnish proof that the leak existed and that repairs have been made. Date of repair(s) Location of repair(s) I have enclosed a purchase receipt and/or statement from repair person. a plumber’s receipt report A/an ; Please approve the maximum credit to adjust my account. Name: Mailing Address: Service Address: Phone Street Street City City State State Zip Zip Work: Home: OFFICE USE ONLY: Cycle Customer Service Personnel Date City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management 55 Trinity Avenue, S.W Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Phone # 404-658-6500 Fax 404-602-4402 CITY OF ATLANTA BUREAU OF DRINKING WATER Water & Sewer Appeals Request Date: Name: Service Address: Mailing Address: City: Home Phone: Billing Date(s) of Disputed Bill NATURE OF APPEAL State: Business Phone: Zip Account No.: Note: All current charges and any past due amount that is not in dispute must be paid in order to avoid interruption of water service. Please return this form within five (5) days of receipt to: Bureau of Drinking Water Attn: Water & Sewer Appeals Request Customer Service Division 651-14th Street N.W Atlanta, Georgia 30318 City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management 55 Trinity Avenue SW Atlanta, Georgia...
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...SCHEME OF POST-MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS BELONGING TO THE MINORITY COMMUNITIES FORMAT OF APPLICATION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Sl. No. of application Year Course Whether approved [ To be filled up by applicant. ] Part – I 1. A. 1. FRESH OR RENEWAL? Full name (in block letters) Affix a selfattested passport size photograph Surname First Name Middle name 2. Father’s name: 3. Mother’s name: 4. State/UT of domicile 5. Address for correspondence: Name House no. Mohalla/Street City/Town/Village & P.O. District State Pin Code Tel No., including mobile number, if any. e-mail ID, if any 6. Address of the parents. Name House no. Mohalla/Street City/Town/Village & P.O. District State Pin Code Tel No., including mobile number, if any. e-mail ID, if any 7. Permanent address: Name House no. Mohalla/Street City/Town/Village & P.O. District State Pin Code Tel No., including mobile number, if any. e-mail ID, if any 8. D Date of birth (Please enclose certificate) D M M Y Y Y Y 9. Male 10. Whether male or female: Female Nationality: 11. Religion: 12. Details of educational qualifications from matriculation/ SSLC/ SSC onwards (Please enclose copies of certificates attested by a gazetted officer) University/Board/ Institute/Council of Examination Main subjects Year of passing Percentage marks Division/ Class/ Grade Examination passed 13. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) Details of course for which scholarship is being sought:...
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...HERE IS A SAMPLE OF HOW TO FORMAT YOUR COVER LETTER Your present address City, State Zip Code Date of Writing Name of Employer Title of Employer Name of Organization Street Address City, State Zip Code Dear Ms./Mrs./Mr./Dr. (Name): *If you do not have the person's name, do not write "Dear Sir or Madam," or "Gentlemen." You might address the person by title, "Dear Personnel Manager" or by organization, "Dear (Name of Organization) Representative." Opening--Tell why you are writing; name the position, or field, or general vocational area about which you are asking. Tell how you heard of this opening or this organization. State why you are interested in or what you know about the position, the organization, its products, or services. Body--May consist of one or more concise paragraphs. Give additional information concerning your background and interests. Show the employer how your interests, education, and/or experience fit the job requirements. Tell the employer what you will be able to do for the organization. Mention one or two qualifications you think would be of greatest interest to the employer, slanting your remarks to the employer's point of view. If you are a recent graduate, explain how your academic background makes you a qualified candidate for the position. Try not to repeat the same information the reader will find in your resume. Closing--Close by making a specific request for an interview, suggesting date and time, or indicating that you will phone for a personal...
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...S A CE South African Council for Educators Private Bag X127 Centurion 0046 Tel: (012) 663 9517 E-Mail: info@sace.org.za (For Enquiries only) APPLICATION FORM INFORMATION FIELDS SECTION Surname: Maiden name: First name(s): Title: Y Y M M D D FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY!! PAY METHOD STATUS PERS PO CH CA N Complete Incomplete Date of birth: Identity number: Postal address: Gender [Male (m) / Female (f)] Postal code: Residential address: □ Postal code: NB. It is the duty of every registered member to inform Council of any change in information supplied (e.g. Address, status, qualification, etc.) Employee reference (eg. Persal number): Paypoint number: Name of school/institution: Address of school/institution: Postal code: 2 Type of institution (eg. Public school, Independent school, Further Education and Training institution, University, etc.) Province: QUALIFICATION INSTITUTION YEAR OBTAINED REQV. Post Level NB. CERTIFIED COPIES OF CERTIFICATES MUST BE ATTACHED. Language preference (eg. English) Are you at the time of applying for registration, or were you previously, subject to: NO (i) Any disciplinary proceeding instituted by an employer? YES (ii) Any legal proceedings by a competent authority? YES NO If yes, supply details: DECLARATION SECTION I hereby apply for membership of SACE and authorize you to enter my name in the register with immediate effect. I declare that the information on this application form is true and...
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...REQUEST FOR A REGISTRATION PERMIT child care licensing (CCL) Purpose: Use this form to apply for a registration permit to operate a registered child-care home Directions: After completing this form, please mail it and any other materials requested to your nearest DFPS Licensing office. For information on local Licensing offices, see: http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Care/Local_Child_Care_Licensing_Offices/default.asp Part I – APPLICANT INFORMATION | Name (First, Middle, Last): Other Names You Have Used or Have Been Known By (maiden, married, etc.): | Date of Birth: | Social Security Number (Indicate if you do not have a Social Security number): Texas Driver License or State ID Number (Indicate if you do not have a Texas driver's license or if you have an out-of-state driver's license): | Home Telephone Number: Cell Telephone Number: Contact Email: | Location Street Number | Location Street Address | Apartment Number | City | County | State | Zip Code | Mailing Address (if different) - Street or PO Box and Zip Code | Check here if you are a military service member, military spouse, or military...
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...Between the 12th and 19th centuries, feudal Japan had an elaborate four tier class system. Unlike European feudal society, in which the peasants (or serfs) were at the bottom, the Japanese feudal class structure placed merchants on the lowest rung. Confucian ideals emphasized the importance of productive members of society, so farmers and fishermen had higher status than shop-keepers in Japan. At the top of the heap was the samurai class. The Samurai Class: Feudal Japanese society was dominated by the samurai warrior class. Although they made up only about 10% of the population, samurai and their daimyo lords wielded enormous power. When a samurai passed, members of the lower classes were required to bow and show respect. If a farmer or artisan refused to bow, the samurai was legally entitled to chop off the recalcitrant person's head. Samurai answered only to the daimyo for whom they worked. The daimyo, in turn, answered only to the shogun. There were about 260 daimyo by the end of the feudal era. Each daimyo controlled a broad area of land, and had an army of samurai. The Farmers / Peasants: Just below the samurai on the social ladder were the farmers or peasants. According to Confucian ideals, farmers were superior to artisans and merchants because they produced the food that all the other classes depended upon. Although technically they were considered an honored class, the farmers lived under a crushing tax burden for much of the feudal era. During the reign of the third...
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...about the Feudal systems of Europe and Japan. They both had political, economical, and social differences between the two systems. Europe and Japan’s feudal systems lacked a central government, were very selfsufficient, and women has little to no rights along with the peasants being about 90% of the population. While Japan depended on fishing, Europe depended heavily on agriculture and farming. While Europe and Japan lacked a centralized government, they did have the same basic political system for Feudalism. In Japan, the people had little to no religious influence, meanwhile, Europe’s religion caused events such as the crusades. The main religion of the Europeans was Christianity; in...
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...“MEIJI ERA’s (1868-1912) IMPORTANCE IN JAPANESE MODERNIZATION.” Japan is a country that has never been colonised and was never colonised during the colonial period. It was governed by the Emperors, Shoguns, Daimyos and the Samurais through the feudal structure of governance with the Emperor as the head of the hierarchy. It maintained its isolationist policy and never opened-up to the outside world for centuries and was in a stagnant stage in terms of development. However, in the 19th Century it dumped its feudal past and subsequently emerged stronger and economically superior after the rubbles left behind by the Pacific War in the 20th Century. Japan showed her strength in the two World Wars. Japan is now ranked one of the world’s largest power/economy behind The United States and China. It is regarded as a distinct civilization of its own, with very unique history. To fully understand present day Japan and its economic miracle, critical investigation needs to be done on its past history to see where its foundation of modernity and industrialization has been laid. When investigation was done, it showed that the Meiji Era (1868-1912) is considered to be the upward trajectory that fired-up Japanese industrialization and helped establish its modernization path. This started when Japan’s pre-modern political system and its feudal society (1603-1865): the Edo Period, led by the Tokugawa Shogunate, with its band of radical samurais was ended in 1868. The Tokugawa Shogunate/central...
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...Life in the medieval times was dominated by the feudal system. Feudal Japan and Feudal Europe were so different but were so similar at the same time. The social classes the were different, there are more social classes Japan and their social classes were different. The way they treated their women was similar but still had its differences, in Japan there was more equal rights. Their armor was just completely different, one wore leather and iron and the other wore chainmail and plate armor. One of the many differences in Feudal Japan and Feudal Europe is the social classes. In Feudal Japan the empower is at the top of the social class then, shogun, daimyo, samurai, peasants, and merchants. In Feudal Europe the king was at the top then, nobles, knights, and serfs/peasants. In Japan, there are...
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...which the Western called the “High Qing”. However, in 1840, Chinese was hardly beaten by Britain in the Opium War, followed by another failure in the second Opium War in 1858, which they were forced to sign unequal treaties. Eventually, they realized the gap between the West and China and therefore started the Self-Strengthening Movement to study Western science, technology and machine manufacturing. Around the same period, Japan, recognizing how China had been made to concede their power, started to feel pressure from the increasingly rising of Western power. Finally, during the Japanese Ansei era, Japan too was forced to sign an unequal treaty- Ansei Five-Power Treaties, which triggered a movement that led to enormous changes in Japan's political and social structure- the Meiji Restoration. In 1894, the Sino-Japanese War broke out. Japan won the war and emerged as a new imperial power. The Sino-Japanese War demonstrated the success of Japan’s Meiji Restoration as well as the failure of the Qing Empire's Self-Strengthening Movement. As both movements were drove by similar incidents, “Why did Japan succeed and not China?” In this paper, I will compare the two movements and draw out factors that led to Japan’s success. Due to the contrast in their history backgrounds, the two countries showed different attitudes toward changes. Chinese had always seen themselves as Tianxia, meaning under heaven, thinking that they were the center of the world, contemning all foreign things....
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...spirit and traditions after the civil unrest and constant wars that once flew over this country. There is no doubt that Tokugawa’s regime was responsible for social change in Japanese society towards a medieval ruling. Junnosuke...
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...Restoration of 1868 in Japan and the Chinese Revolution of 1911 were responsible for producing an enormous amount of upheaval in both countries. Both nations were immersed in social, political and economic backwardness. In this context, both political episodes should be construed as an attempt to reverse decline and set the course for modernization. The main thesis of this essay is based on the notion that whilst there are some similarities between both political events, the main difference resides in the fact that the Meiji Restoration began the centralization of the mechanisms of governance and induced the social and economic modernization of the country. At the same time, the Chinese Revolution of 1911 did not succeed in engendering a sound system of government capable of reversing the country’s decline. The first part of the essay will deal with the main characteristics of the Meiji restoration of 1868. The second section of the essay will outline the main features pertaining to the Chinese Revolution of 1911. The third part of the essay will examine the similarities and differences between these two events, with the ultimate purpose of determining the qualitative differentiation to be made between the concepts of “restoration” and “revolutions”. The main characteristics of the Meiji restoration of 1868 The Meiji Restoration of 1868 can be interpreted as a concatenation of events that led to the establishment of a political compact that centralized power in the...
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