Silent Communication of Japanese

Silent communication gives a different perspective in communication towards silence. In general, we use silence in a quite negative way, for example, silence is used as a weapon of quarrel and as a tool of showing disagreement. The positive side of silence for instance, to show deference or respect maintain harmony and indicate agreement are commonly used in Japanese society. Silent communication flourishes in Japan due to the Japanese belief in kotodama (the spirit of language) which indirectly causing them to be more careful in spoken language. Once a word is verbalized, it must be carried out. Thus, words that are not liable are to be shunned. This may explain why silence often speaks itself in many situations. For an effective conversation, one has to take the current situation/place, the right time and the relationship of the person who he or she is talking to. This book will lead you to an intriguing world of silence as a tool of communication in Japanese contexts which may change your way at looking communicative world.