A bad habit of the Showa era? What do you think about drinking communication? [Announcement of survey results]
*Dream Planning Co., Ltd.*
Press release: September 6, 2024
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A bad habit of the Showa era? What do you think about drinking communication? [Announcement of survey results]
*URUHOME, a real estate problem solving site operated by Dream Planning Co., Ltd. (Naka-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa
Prefecture/Representative Director: Juto Takahashi), conducted a questionnaire survey targeting those interested in the business field. *
* [Please regarding quotation and reproduction of data] *
When using the survey results and images in this release, please use the URL of URUHOME (URUHOME) where survey results are published. Please provide a link to https://uruhome.net/nomi-nication/
*Publication permission from our company is not required.
* [Survey overview] *
〇Survey target: “People who are interested in the business field” 〇Valid responses – 502 people
○Response gender – 252 women / 250 men
〇Response age – 71 people in their 20s / 156 people in their 30s / 161 people in their 40s / 87 people in their 50s / 25 people in their 60s / 2 people in their 70s and above
〇Investigator – Dream Planning Co., Ltd.
〇Research method – Internet questionnaire survey
〇Survey period-July 16th to July 22nd, 2024
Do you take drinking communication?
Do you take drinking communication? n=502 (single answer)
First of all, when we asked whether they had taken “only cation” (dead word?), a whopping 44.2% of them answered “not.”
The good old days? ! We can see that the customs of the Showa era are becoming obsolete.
I think there are many people who are shocked by this result, but as times are changing, it may be time for people born in the Showa era to change as well.
Next, we asked them about their impressions of whether or not they took “only cations.”
Do you take drinking communication? n=502 (total number of answers 679, multiple answers possible)
1st place: “I’m proactive if it’s a positive partner” (36.2%) * ★ 1st place: If there is a positive partner, I will be proactive 182 people (36.2%) ★*
Drinking communication is effective for work, but it’s a waste of time to just hang out with someone who doesn’t bring you anything positive. Just over one-third of the respondents gave such reasonable answers.
* -1st place/If there is a positive partner, make a positive comment-* “…I often get invitations from people in positions that don’t add anything to my work because no one will date me, but if there’s no benefit, I usually decline…” (Female, 30s).”
“I’ll participate if there’s something beneficial for me (improving my looks, gathering information, etc.).” (Male, 60s)
“I love drinking, but when it comes to people I work with, I only want to drink with people who are beneficial to me.” (Female, 30s) “It’s a waste of time to spend time with negative people.” (Male, 30s) “I don’t think it’s necessary to talk about work over drinks because there are many people who just talk about how things are going and how the economy is doing without substance.” (Male, 40s)
It is often said that “important conversations can only be made by drinking,” but as the last comment says, there are many conversations that lack substance.
In order to make effective use of your limited time, it seems necessary to carefully assess your opponent.
2nd place was “I don’t take it because I don’t like it” at 27.8%. * ★ 2nd place: I don’t take it because I don’t like it 140 people (27.8%) ★*
For those who can’t drink or don’t like alcohol, there’s nothing more boring than a drinking party.
Dealing with a drunk person while sober can be quite difficult.
* -2nd place・Comment that I don’t take because I don’t like it-* “I want to do the necessary work at work and no longer want to interact with everyone at work.” (Female, 50s)
“I don’t want to participate in gatherings with people I don’t really get along with, or people I normally only date for work, so I refuse.” (Female, 20s)
“I can’t drink alcohol, so the membership fees for drinking parties are too expensive.” (Female in her 40s)
“I’ve never been a big drinker. Lately, I’ve only been drinking at year-end parties when all my employees get together. Only my boss, who enjoys drinking, is the only one who enjoys drinking. Up until now, I’ve always had conversations with people that were useful, such as relationships with people I don’t like. I haven’t noticed any improvement.If possible, I would prefer not to drink at all.” (Male, 40s)
“When I participate in drinking parties, I tend to end up complaining and badmouthing my superiors and co-workers, which I don’t like.Also, it’s not good for my health because I end up drinking and eating too much.Participating in drinking parties If so, I think it would be better for me to use that money for reading and studying. (Male, 50s)
Also, at drinking parties that require membership fees, people are often forced to eat more expensive meals than they do without drinking, which can’t help but feel unfair.
However, I don’t want to disturb people who are having fun, so I can make sense of the option of not participating.
3rd place: “It can’t be helped because it’s an extension of work” (18.1%) * ★ 3rd place: It can’t be helped because it’s an extension of work 91 people (18.1%) ★*
A drinking party is not a place to have fun, but an extension of work. There are many people who consider this work to be like unpaid overtime and take part in it.
* -3rd place/comments that can’t be helped because it’s an extension of work-* “If you participate even if you don’t want to, you may receive unexpected information.” (Male, 40s)
“I don’t drink in the first place, so I don’t want to participate, but if it’s work-related, I think I should go. Honestly, I don’t want to go (female, 30s).”
“If I refused a drinking party, I would be treated poorly, to the extent that it would interfere with my work afterwards, so I participated and offered drinks. (Male, 30s)”
“I don’t really feel like it because I only work with older people, but I don’t have the option to be absent, so I participate.” (Female, 20s)
“I really want to cherish my private time, but I feel like I have to go in order to improve my relationship with my boss.” (Female, 30s)
The comments, “If you refuse, you will be treated poorly to the extent that it will interfere with your future work” and “You will not be given the option to be absent” are quite black companies.
4th place: “I don’t feel comfortable giving a drink to the secretary” (15.5%) * ★ 4th place: 78 people (15.5%) who are reluctant to be the secretary or give drinks ★*
Giving drinks to the organizer of a drinking party or your boss can also be seen as a good opportunity to demonstrate your work ability, such as planning and consideration.
However, there are pros and cons to these options, so some people may be reluctant to do so.
* -4th place – Comments about the secretary and the drink being reluctant -* “I don’t like drinking alcohol, so I don’t like it, but I participate because I think it’s a valuable opportunity to talk openly with my boss.However, I’m not good at sharing drinks and food.The timing is also difficult, and it depends on the person. (Female, 30s)
“I don’t drink alcohol, so I often don’t get the money back from the membership fee, and even though I know that I can deepen my
understanding as a person by attending such events, I’m reluctant.” (Female, 50s)
“It’s more tiring than work because it requires a lot of attention.” (Female, 40s)
“While I think there are advantages, I think the disadvantages are greater.” (Male, 40s)
“I’ve always had trauma from being made to feel bad by drunk people, so I never want to go to a drinking party, even though I know it will lead to work.” (Female, 20s)
It’s true that it’s difficult to be the organizer, to give drinks, and to deal with drunk people, but when things get tough, it can also be an opportunity to promote yourself.
If you’re going to take part, it might be fun to treat it like a game where you earn points.
5th place: “Showa era bad habits should be eradicated” 9.7%
* ★ 5th place: 49 people (9.7%) who should eradicate the bad habits of the Showa era ★*
You can almost hear the line, “Young people these days…”, but Alhara, which forces people to drink alcohol they don’t want to drink, is nothing but a bad habit from the old days.
* -5th place: Comments that should eradicate the bad habits of the Showa era -* “I think it’s an outdated bad habit. It has little effect. (Male, 50s)” “If you’re working, you should use it as work time, and if you think you need to drink, it’s proof that you can’t work.” (Male, 50s) “I feel that there are things that can only be talked about over drinks.Personally, I think that we should talk about everything while we are at work.Drinking parties where we talk about work are just work, so we have to pay them a salary. (Female, 20s)
“I think it’s a type of power harassment. (Female, 50s)”
“…Drinking itself is an old value system from the Showa era and is an anachronism. I think these old customs should be eradicated as they do not match the modern times. (Male, 40s)”
The comment, “The fact that you think you need alcohol is actually proof that you can’t work” can certainly be interpreted in that way. On the other hand, it can also be seen as a trick to get into the pockets of people you cannot pacify by attacking them during business hours.
In business situations, you are sometimes required to be extremely flexible and use whatever methods are available.
6th place: 7.7%, “We can have important conversations only over drinks.” * ★ 6th place: 39 people (7.7%) can talk about important things only when drinking together ★*
Because you’ve been drinking and getting drunk, you may find yourself opening your mouth that you wouldn’t normally open.
There were many voices using drinking parties as such a place.
* -6th place – Comments that allow you to have important
conversations over drinks -*
“I think having a conversation over drinks is a valuable opportunity to talk about things you wouldn’t normally talk about in a relaxed atmosphere. (Male, 50s)”
“There are many things we can say honestly when we go out drinking.” (Male, 20s) “I may be careful depending on the members involved, but by having a drinking party when I join the company or when a new employee joins, I can get to know the personalities and characters of the people around me, and talk about things other than work. Because of this, I have had many opportunities to deepen our relationships with people because I feel they are easier to interact with than I expected, so I try not to force myself to invite them, but I do try to approach them.” (Male, 20s)
“If I don’t have to work the next day, I think listening to my seniors is good for me, so I think the culture of drinking
communication is a good thing.” (Female, 20s)
“Ever since I was a new graduate, my boss has taken me out to many drinking parties and meals.I feel that in order to become an informed person within the company, such as information and gossip that is difficult to discuss within the company, going out for drinks is essential. (Female, 20s)
Does this person like alcohol or not? How do you act when you’re drunk? Are there any lies in your everyday words and actions? etc.
Rather than just having fun yourself, we recommend attending a drinking party as an opportunity to observe your surroundings more closely.
7th place: “I love it and am actively taking it” (7.5%)
* ★ 7th place: I love it and am actively taking it 38 people (7.5%) ★*
Some people said they love drinking parties because they are purely fun. For those who like alcohol and a lively atmosphere, I think drinking parties are something to look forward to.
* -7th place・Comments that I love and actively take-*
“Personally, I like going out for drinks with my bosses because I don’t have anyone I don’t like at work.” (Male, 20s)
“I’ll actively participate unless it’s an invitation from someone I don’t like.” (Female, 50s)
“I’m not good at communicating, so I can’t talk at all while I’m at work. I love drinking places because I can talk slowly and get to know the other person better.” (Female, 30s)
“Part of it is that I simply like alcohol, but I also like it because I’m good at creating a place where people can talk comfortably, so it’s easy for me to raise my own stock.” (Male, 20s)
“I actively participate in alcohol because I believe that a person’s true self is revealed. More than I like alcohol, I like the lively atmosphere. (Male, 30s)”
Having a fun drink with fun friends will give you some momentum at work.
8th place: “You should participate because it’s common sense for working adults” (2.3%)
* ★ 8th place: 12 people (2.3%) who should participate even if they don’t like it because it’s common sense among working people ★*
It’s common sense for members of society to participate in drinking parties, so even if you don’t like them, you should participate anyway…There are a few people who think that way.
* -8th place – Comments that should be included because they are common knowledge among working adults -*
“We participate in welcome and farewell parties and milestone drinking parties to deepen our friendships.The company says, “The workload will increase, but there will be no overtime!” “…I can’t communicate.” (Female, 50s)
“I didn’t want to go at first, but once I went, it was surprisingly fun (male, 50s).”
“It’s tough sometimes, but I have no choice but to participate.” (Male, 30s) “Even if you’re drinking, you can talk about work, and I think you should participate in order to smoothen relationships within the company.” (Male, 50s)
“My circle of friends grows through drinking parties. (Male, 60s)”
As mentioned in the comments, even if you don’t feel like going to a drinking party, you might have some fun.
However, I don’t like things I don’t like, so I won’t force myself to go there.
9th place: “It leads to job evaluation” (1.5%)
* ★ 9th place: 8 people (1.5%) connected to work evaluation ★*
As I mentioned earlier, being the secretary or giving a drink can also be an opportunity to show off your presence and ability.
If you’re going to participate anyway, it would be a waste if you just get drunk yourself, so it would be a good idea to “discreet it as entertainment, and treat it as hospitality from beginning to end,” as one commenter said.
* -9th place/Comments related to work evaluation-*
“I think that I can sell my face and personality by participating in drinking parties.I feel that it is an efficient place to make a good impression, but I don’t think it’s a good idea to be semi-forced.” (30s) male)”
“When I have a drinking party with a business partner, I treat it as entertainment, and it’s all about hospitality.I get to see things with my co-workers that I don’t get to see at work, so I participate to make work run smoothly. My close friends will go separately. (Female in her 60s)
“I really want to cherish my private time, but I feel like I have to go in order to improve my relationship with my boss.” (Female, 30s) “I try not to go as much as possible, but I try to participate in opportunities for communication. (Female, 30s)”
“When we sit down for drinks, we can talk about things that we wouldn’t be able to do during work hours, and we can sometimes deepen our friendships.” (Female, 20s)
Who said that “drinking parties are a welfare benefit for the boss”? We recommend that you make them feel good at best, and go out for drinks on another occasion with the members you really get along with.
summary
This time, we have announced the results of a survey of 502 people who are interested in business issues. Do you all take licking
communication?
Dream Planning will continue to conduct and publish surveys from various business-related perspectives, so please use them as a reference.
* ■About the niche real estate problem solving site “URUHOME”* URUHOME https://uruhome.net
is a site that provides columns to solve problems related to niche real estate (so-called negative personal property) that is generally difficult to sell. We also provide free appraisals and sales consultations for niche real estate.
* ■About Dream Planning Co., Ltd.*
Dream Planning Co., Ltd. operates a vacant house matching site ( Real estate SNS Uchikatsu
) and is a pioneer in real estate ventures that is addressing social issues in Japan through the revitalization of negative personal property.
* ■Company profile*
Company name: Dream Planning Co., Ltd.
Address: 10F, Granbell Yokohama Building, 252 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0023
Phone number: 045-641-5480
Representative: Representative Director Tatsuhito Takahashi
Established: July 2005
URL: https://dream-plan.com/