Contact Kazunori & PD Directly - Old School Style

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VBR
@GBO Possum - I honestly hadn't considered taking into account Japanese culture when writing a letter to PD. If I do get around to writing a letter, I will be sure to take your advice.


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starknight97
Japanese culture must lead to some serious back problems and I don't see how that will help when writing a letter. We need to see a translated Japanese e-mail or letter of some sorts to see how they write to other people.
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I truly wasn't posting the bowing diagram with a view to helping your letter-writing.

The main advice I'd give in writing to PD, is to be courteous and respectful. Spend some time establishing a connection with the reader via your probably shared interests. Explain things in depth.

If you want to dig deeper, then this document should be read selectively for the sections which apply to written communication.

http://www.jetro.go.jp/costarica/mercadeo/communicationwith.pdf
 
GBO Possum
If you want to dig deeper, then this document should be read selectively for the sections which apply to written communication.

http://www.jetro.go.jp/costarica/mercadeo/communicationwith.pdf
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Makes for quite interesting reading that. Even the parts that don't apply here.

"Emotions, especially negative ones, are not openly expressed. This is not to say that Japanese stifle individual opinions; but there is an appropriate way to discuss and resolve differences -- an indirect, private way that does not involve public debate, confrontation, or loss of face."

So...a letter sounds like a damn good idea to me.
 
86Debris86
Makes for quite interesting reading that. Even the parts that don't apply here.

"Emotions, especially negative ones, are not openly expressed. This is not to say that Japanese stifle individual opinions; but there is an appropriate way to discuss and resolve differences -- an indirect, private way that does not involve public debate, confrontation, or loss of face."

So...a letter sounds like a damn good idea to me.
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That's exactly why the Epic Whiners bother me so much. It's such a totally counterproductive method of communication.

And even in a private letter, it's best to refer to shortcomings indirectly and gently, and emphasize an opportunity for improvement.

Nobody wants to hear their baby is ugly!
 
GBO Possum
That's exactly why the Epic Whiners bother me so much. It's such a totally counterproductive method of communication.

And even in a private letter, it's best to refer to shortcomings indirectly and gently, and emphasize an opportunity for improvement.

Nobody wants to hear their baby is ugly!
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I prefer the way we do things here. "Your product sucks, I'm not buying that piece of junk". :lol:
 
jimipitbull
We need to work out where the PD employees go for coffee. Catch them off guard.
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That's pretty much exactly how Jason Plato (famous BTTC racing driver) got his first drive in the BTTC. There's a great 3 part documentary called Touring Car Legends on ITV 4 at the moment, well worth a watch on the ITV Player if you can get it.


Johnnypenso
I prefer the way we do things here. "Your product sucks, I'm not buying that piece of junk". :lol:
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Yeah, I agree. Respecting culture goes both ways, maybe they have to learn to accept the western worlds direct approach when it comes to dealing with issues. We're very frank when we speak, & I'm sure some Japanese people could mistake that for rudeness. Maybe we can learn to meet in the middle somewhere.
 
I wish PD would have a customer service email address.... Though it would be bombarded with idiots who can't make a solid, thought out letter, I think PD could handle it. I just don't like that PD is a "closed door" company where you don't get a scrap of information out of them unless Jordan interviews them.
 
VBR
... Yeah, I agree. Respecting culture goes both ways, maybe they have to learn to accept the western worlds direct approach when it comes to dealing with issues. We're very frank when we speak, & I'm sure some Japanese people could mistake that for rudeness. Maybe we can learn to meet in the middle somewhere.
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Maybe we could meet in the middle, but don't hold your breath! There are deep issues of history in play here. Japan has been a very closed and inward looking society for a very long time. Take a trip there, with an open mind. You really have to see this at first hand to appreciate what's going on.

ukfan758
I wish PD would have a customer service email address.... Though it would be bombarded with idiots who can't make a solid, thought out letter, I think PD could handle it. I just don't like that PD is a "closed door" company where you don't get a scrap of information out of them unless Jordan interviews them.
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Another racing game company actually has a usable email address beginning with "forzafb". A long time ago it was not uncommon to actually get responses from this address. That was indeed a long time ago.
 
It cant just be the western civilisation that finds GT6 lacking, maybe the Japanese gaming fraternity are as disappointed with GT6 as the rest of us, and as a result doing all the necessary letter writing for us, but in a manner acceptable to their culture.

Just A Thought?
 
stevegf37
It cant just be the western civilisation that finds GT6 lacking, maybe the Japanese gaming fraternity are as disappointed with GT6 as the rest of us, and as a result doing all the necessary letter writing for us, but in a manner acceptable to their culture.

Just A Thought?
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You got me started .... is there something like : GTPlanet.co.jp ....do we have communication with them ?
 
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