{"id":4750,"date":"2014-12-06T08:35:29","date_gmt":"2014-12-05T23:35:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kcjs.jp\/?p=4750"},"modified":"2014-12-06T08:35:29","modified_gmt":"2014-12-05T23:35:29","slug":"catherine-alexander-bazaar-cafe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kcjs.jp\/blog\/2014\/12\/06\/catherine-alexander-bazaar-cafe","title":{"rendered":"Catherine Alexander: Bazaar Caf\u00e9"},"content":{"rendered":"

For my CIP I chose to volunteer at the Bazaar Caf\u00e9<\/a>. Bazaar Caf\u00e9, in the way it functions, the Bazaar Caf\u00e9 is much like any other caf\u00e9; however, it does have a few special traits that set it apart. One thing about the Bazaar Caf\u00e9 that differs from the average caf\u00e9 in that many of the workers there are volunteers. In addition to this, the caf\u00e9 also actively participates in the Kyoto community to spread acceptance and has a policy of openness toward all races, nationalities, and religions.<\/p>\n

Through my experience at the Bazaar Caf\u00e9, I feel I learned a lot about group work and work relationships in Japanese culture. In the kitchen, there are few set roles, and teamwork flows almost naturally. Everyone is attentive to the simultaneous tasks around them, so they know when and where to step in and help without being asked. Not having to ask for help prevents the feeling of placing a burden on others, which is something that seems to be avoided in Japanese culture. Also, whenever someone fills in a helping role, for instance, drying dishes, the one they are helping will almost always reply to this action with the set phrase \u201conegaishimasu\u201d or \u201carigatou gozaimasu\u201d. These set phrases serve as simple but meaningful ways to express thanks as well as smooth and efficient transitions into group tasks. On top of this, these phrases are used without connection to age or rank, therefore they also simplify complexities of hierarchy and honorifics in the Japanese language and make teamwork easier. Overall, through my experience as a volunteer, I feel like I was able to see how aspects of Japanese culture carried over into a work group environment in the Bazaar Caf\u00e9 Kitchen.<\/p>\n

In regards to entering a new community like Bazaar Caf\u00e9, one important thing I would stress is observing and learning from those around you. There are things you are expected to do or know that you won\u2019t be told directly, as they are already obvious to the members of the culture or community. Being able to adapt is a huge part of your CIP.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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