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.