The Welcome Party
Nov 17, 2023
Background Story
In many cultures, especially in Japan, there is an “after work” practice where the subordinates drink with their colleagues and bosses. In Japan this is viewed as a necessary part of work that fosters camaraderie. Many young people new in the workforce or a new workplace feel a lot of pressure to join in and drink.
But what if you don’t drink?
"Will I become socially unacceptable?"
"Will it affect my relationships at work?"
"Should I just give in this one time?"
"Will they still respect me if I don’t go along with this social norm?"
It was extra hard to explain since I couldn’t fluently explain it in Japanese and my colleagues’ English wasn’t advanced enough to understand my English.
At the risk of these worries, I said no to drinking alcohol. I decided this was not something I would compromise because integrity was important to me. I was not happy to be a person who did one thing back home and did another in a different culture setting.
But you know what I found out? Find out the rest at my manga blog on https://linesandgrace.com/blogs/journal-with-me-manga/the-welcome-party-journal-with-me-episode-3
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I hope it gives you hope and encouragement
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