Adjustment of criticism styles in Japanese returnees to Japan

This study examined Japanese returnees' readjustments in criticism styles. First, we showed that criticism styles between Japanese and Americans were different. suggesting that Japanese sojourners need to adjust their critici sm styles. Second, we tested Japanese returnees' criticism styles in two co ntests: when interacting with either another Japanese person or with an Ame rican. Returnees differentiated their criticism styles based on these conte xts; they preferred indirect criticism styles when interacting with other J apanese. which is contrary to stereotypical images about Japanese retunees. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.