Comments by "Jordan, inside-outsider in Japan" (@Jordan-inJapan) on "Fashion "Rules" for Japanese Women" video.

  1. I thought the idea of ‘protecting the company brand’ as a reason for strict workplace fashion rules was interesting. It makes sense. In a group-oriented society like Japan, every member of an organization is suppose to represent it, not only in name but in image and behavior as well. I work for the city as a teacher, and while fashion rules are pretty relaxed (depending on the situation), behavioral rules are strict. Even on days off, teachers and city hall staff are expected to act ‘majime’ — be polite, follow social norms, and general be on good behavior whenever they are in the public eye.
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  2.  @makaylarochelle  That makes sense. I guess, though, that expectations (by organizations) for ‘behavioral conformity’ are higher here. Well, I’m also a public employee in a small city, which may have an impact on my opinion. (We’re expected to represent the ‘pro-social values’ of the organization at all times. It can get tiring...) 😆
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  3. Haha, I know. Back where we’re originally from (western Canada), we don’t really have ‘fashion’... (or was it just me?) 😆
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  4. Agreed.
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  5.  @Iammenakpuji  understandable. Cheers!
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  6.  @samiuseliina  😆
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  7.  @aellalee4767  Fashion rules can be pretty ridiculous, wherever you’re from I guess. (What country, by the way??)
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  8.  @aellalee4767  Sounds like a rough place to be a middle school student.
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  9.  @Iammenakpuji  Where was that? (if you don’t mind me asking.)
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  10.  @Iammenakpuji  Interesting! It seems that there are some cultural similarities between Indonesia and Japan — at least for school and work culture! (Also... we have Catholic schools here in Japan too, and most students here aren’t Christian here either. 😆 )
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