JP Mixing Business and Pleasure

What is your philosophy on whether or not it is important to keep business and pleasure separate in professional contexts?

Hiroaki (Tokyo, Japan) "I think that Japanese people want to enjoy work..."

Haruko (Tokyo, Japan) "Then haruko says..."

Isamu (Nagano, Japan) "Not being able to mix business with social life..."

Michael (Arlington, Texas) "In general, I think this expression is true..." (Note: no transcription available.)

Authors: h.brinsko.