JP Saying 'Yes' or 'No'

In some countries it is easy for people to specifically say 'yes' or 'no' and in other cultures it is a little more difficult to speak so directly. What is it like for you and for people in your country?

Kentaro (Tokyo, Japan) "In Japan, it is generally thought that there is a tendency..."

Koji (Los Angeles, USA) "I don't think that Japanese businessmen can answer..."

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

Hiroshi (Tokyo, Japan)"I think that the Japanese people do not like to say..."

Authors: h.brinsko.