I want to introduce some Japanese business glossary here.
The Frequent Holding of Kangei-Kai (Welcoming Party) by Businessmen As Well
as by people in other Walks of life, is one of the ways in which the Japanese
EXHIBIT THERE "groupism"
When New Recruits Join A Company, A Kangei-Kai Is Held to Welcome.
WHEN a Person is assigned to a new department, He is welcomed with a
Kangei-kai. When a staff member returns from an Overseas Assignment, He ALSO
IS Given a kangei-kai. Sake Flows at the kangei-kai and the atmosphere is relaxed.
The Kangei-Kai Plays A Very Important Role in Japanese Society Because IT Helps
Strengen the newcomer's (or returner's) Feeling of Belonging, Enhances Group
Spirit, Promotes Solidarity, And Develops a Sense of Identity.
THE OPPOSITE OF THE Welcoming Party Is The Sobetsu-Kai (FAREWELL OR SEND-OFF PARTY)
Which Usually Turns Out to Be Rather Emotional. When a Newcomer Comes To Take
The Place of a Departing Member, It is Customary To Combine The Two Parties Into
A Single Kansogei-Kai.
I have Joined Lots of The Two Parties, Sometimes Funny and Embarrassing.
