Dealing With Japanese Negotiations

Are you the type of person that manages to keep a calm face in tough situations?　If yes, then that characteristic would help in business negotiations.

But how do you express this type of reaction in Japanese?

Let's try a Japanese quiz!

交渉がうまくいかなかったのに、なぜ彼はあんな（　　　）顔ができるんだろう？

Why does he manage to keep such a calm demeanor even when the negotiations didn't go well?

Choose the correct word to fit into the missing space ( 　　　).

Select the answer from choices 1～ 4 below.

①　熱（あつ）い
②　寒（さむ）い
③　涼（すず）しい
④　ぬるい

答えは・・・The answer is・・・

③　涼（すず）しい

◆ Today's expression

涼（すず）しい顔（かお）

This expression refers to a calm demeanor in the face of tense situations. It is similar to the expression "Cool as a cucumber" in English.