My Take on Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions as applied to Japan & New Zealand -- Tamon Yamamoto

 Through the Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions, I realized that the level of satisfaction in life is completely different between Japan and New Zealand. For example, in Japan, work takes precedence over private life, so desires remain locked up in the mind. New Zealanders, however, prioritize private life over work. They can fully do what they want to do. Therefore, they do not feel stress. I would like to live in New Zealand someday myself.

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  1. Ayano YoshiikeJuly 27, 2022 at 4:13 PM

    I agree with you. New Zealanders prioritize their fun activities. You analyzed deeply. Wonderful.

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  2. Mashiro YamashitaJuly 27, 2022 at 4:21 PM

    I agree that New Zealanders value their private life. I want to do what I want to do after I get a job in the future.

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  3. Mayuko NakamuraJuly 27, 2022 at 4:28 PM

    I agree that Japanese people tend to prioritize work and I like the New Zealander's opposite perspectives from Japan.

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  4. Yugo KonnoJuly 27, 2022 at 4:41 PM

    I agree with your idea. I think that is a typical of the difference between the two.

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  5. Usa YamagamiJuly 27, 2022 at 4:50 PM

    Hi, Tamon. Most Japanese business people prioritize work over their personal lives. As you said, It is a cultural difference between Japan and New Zealand.

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  6. David WoodfieldAugust 9, 2022 at 8:54 PM

    Interesting point, Tamon. The problem, though, with indulgent societies is that the pursuit of 'natural human drives related to enjoying life and having fun' can lead to the exploitation and hurt of others. Then, in the end, living for personal pleasure, which can be termed 'hedonism,' isn't satisfying. If you live for pleasure, you'll always want more.

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