Ken Uchikura Newsletter Vol. 224 Consideration

Mar

15

Consideration

In Japan, when speaking to a superior, it’s necessary to be considerate (”hairyo” in Japanese). Superiors generally mean those higher up in a company, customers, and older people. In short, consideration refers to treating people with thoughtfulness and attentiveness, depending on the situation. Specifically, it involves considering others’ feelings and positions and acting accordingly in a courteous manner. To maintain good relationships with people, being considerate is important, which requires showing respect and treating others with kindness. Consideration also builds trust and encourages good communication with others.

Consideration for customers is called "omotenashi”. Omotenashi means inviting people and entertaining them wholeheartedly. In traditional Japanese culture, omotenashi is very important and based on the idea that "customers are gods”. Specifically, when welcoming someone, you must use polite language and prepare a clean place. It’s also important to consider their tastes and hobbies, and to offer some form of entertainment like food, tea, and conversation.

Even today, omotenashi plays a very important role in the hospitality, tourism, and service industry. Providing customers with a comfortable space and high-quality service will increase satisfaction, increase repeat business, and lead to good word-of-mouth. Omotenashi shows genuine consideration for others, which can deepen the relationship of trust and bonding with them.

Consideration is a common way to express "hairyo" in English. Words like "thoughtfulness" and "carefulness" can also be used to express the same meaning.

Kenichi Uchikura
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Typical Japanese Lunch ... Not really!

Mar

15

The power luch at business meeting ... This is not a typical Japanese lunch.
But it tasred great and I was full.

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I have arrived in Japan

Mar

14

After almost 10 hours of flight ... I have arrive at Haneda / Tokyo Intertnational Airport.
It was a ver somooth flight but 10 hours is long. I have checked in to a hotel and get ready to work starting tomorrow mornng.

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I am traveling to Japan starting tomorrow.

Mar

12

This will make my second trip to Japan this year and the third trip tio Japan after the travel ban was lifted in Japan. I wil be gine until March 27. I will be visiting my family this time. I hope the weather be nice in Japan.

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An International Driver's License

Mar

10

In order to drive in Japan, I need to get an International Driver's License.
In the US You get it from AAA office.

Warning: Don't get it from https://international-permit.com/ <- They are not authorized to isuue an Internatilnal Driver's License.

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Focus Long Term Gain Not Short Term Loss.

Mar

9

I believe Introducing my customers to another company that can do a better job shows that you value their needs and are willing to go the extra mile to ensure their satisfaction. It also demonstrates integrity and honesty, which can help build trust and loyalty with your customers.

It's important to consider how introducing another company may affect your business. While it may result in short-term loss of business, in the long run, it can help establish your company as a trustworthy and reliable partner, and attract more customers who appreciate your honesty and commitment to their satisfaction.

Overall, your belief in introducing other companies to your customers if they can do a better job is a customer-centric approach that can benefit your business in the long run.

Kenichi Uchikura
President / CEO
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Seattle Executives Association

Mar

8

The Seattle Executives Association (SEA) is a professional organization that brings together business leaders and executives from various industries in the Seattle area. Because of COVID-19, we lost few members and this is a are oppotunity to join SEA as a new member.

If you are interested in joining, please let me know. I will be happy to invite you to one of our meetings. The Seattle Executives Association (SEA) has a "one member per business category" policy, which means that only one member from each business category is allowed to join the association. This policy ensures that each member has the opportunity to stand out and receive maximum exposure and referrals within their respective business category.

This policy helps to create a diverse and well-rounded membership that can offer a range of services and expertise to other members, while also reducing potential conflicts of interest. It also encourages members to collaborate and refer business to one another, which can help to strengthen the overall business community in the Seattle area.

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GSA SCAM

Mar

8

I just receiged a call from someone who said she is calling from GSA. I hanged up and I research the GSA Scam on the Internet. Here is the result...

The GSA scam is a type of fraudulent scheme that involves criminals posing as representatives of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and offering to register companies for government contracts for a fee. The GSA is a government agency that provides services and support to federal agencies and manages federal property.

In the GSA scam, the fraudsters typically target small businesses that are interested in obtaining government contracts. They reach out to these businesses via phone or email, claiming to be GSA representatives or third-party organizations authorized to register businesses for government contracts. They offer to register the businesses for government contracts for a fee, and may even provide false information about the availability of contracts or the likelihood of success.

Once the businesses pay the fee, the fraudsters may provide them with false or incomplete information, or fail to deliver on their promises altogether. In some cases, the fraudsters may also steal the business's identity or financial information, further compounding the damage.

It is important to note that the GSA does not charge businesses a fee to register for government contracts. Any communication claiming to be from the GSA that requests payment for contract registration is likely a scam and should be reported to the authorities.

Kenichi Uchikura
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What is the difference between Connections and Contacts in Linked In?

Mar

8

Looking at my Linked In Page, I wonder what is the difference between Connections and Contacts. So, I dod some research ... On LinkedIn, "connections" and "contacts" have slightly different meanings.

"Connections" on LinkedIn refers to people with whom you have established a professional connection. These are people with whom you have agreed to connect on the platform, and you can see each other's profiles, updates, and posts on the platform. You can also send messages, endorse skills, and write recommendations for your connections on LinkedIn.

"Contacts," on the other hand, refers to the people in your address book that LinkedIn has access to. When you give LinkedIn permission to access your contacts, the platform will match the names and email addresses in your contacts with the names and email addresses of people on LinkedIn. This allows you to easily find and connect with people you know in real life who are also on LinkedIn.

In summary, connections on LinkedIn are people with whom you have established a professional connection on the platform, while contacts are people in your address book that LinkedIn has access to.

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Ken Uchikura Newsletter Vol. 223 Web Hosting Services Explained

Mar

8

Web Hosting Services Explained

A web hosting service’s purpose is to provide a platform for individuals and organizations to publish their websites on the Internet. After creating a website, the server must connect to the internet so it can store web files and serve them when people request them. Web hosting companies own or lease servers with the resources needed to store web files and ensure the website will always be available and accessible.

In addition to servers, web hosting services provide features and resources, some of which may be disk space, internet bandwidth, email accounts, security features, on-site power generation (in case of power outages), 24-hour monitoring, and a variety of other tools.

Depending on the type of website, amount of traffic, and need for technical expertise, there are different types of web hosting available, including shared hosting, virtual private server (VPS) hosting, dedicated hosting, and cloud hosting. The web hosting someone chooses depends on the specific requirements of the website and the user's budget and technical skills.

PSPINC offers hosting, which ranges from shared hosting services to VPS, depending on user level and needs. We also offer three types of hosting services at different price levels.

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