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The accidental office lady : an American woman in corporate Japan

A young woman with a new degree in Japanese studies and plenty of youthful idealism and cando spirit accepts a job as the first American trainee at Honda's headquarters in Tokyo. Her image of Japanese corporate life is dramatically challenged on her first day at work when she is issued a blue polyester uniform-a uniform worn only by women!. From menial beginnings serving tea to executives and cleaning the boss's desk, to a stint in public relations, to developing training classes for Japanese associates going to America, Laura Kriska recounts her struggle to adapt to-and ultimately thrive in-t.

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