「出世するには喫煙室に行け？」――日本企業に残る“裏の評価軸”

ビジネス日本語講座 · Aug 8, 2025 · 13m

In this episode, I explore how smoking areas in Japanese companies often serve as informal networking hubs — places where unspoken decisions, evaluations, and career advancements quietly unfold. Through personal stories and observations, I examine how non-smokers may be unintentionally excluded from crucial behind-the-scenes conversations. Is it fair that access to information and influence depends on a cigarette break? I also compare this with workplace culture in Thailand and ask: how can we create more inclusive environments for casual communication in the office? Tune in for a candid look…