Ishin-denshin

Ishin-denshin (以心伝心) is a Japanese concept of communication through unspoken implication.

"Americans often pride themselves on "straight talk" and "telling it like it is." This is a turn-off to Japanese workers, who practice "ishin-denshin" -- communication by the heart. To the Japanese, the truth lies in the things you imply, and is not openly stated. Vagueness is preferred to precision. If you're too explicit with the Japanese, they take that as the mark of a know-it-all. [Nido Qubein. [http://www.nidoqubein.com/articledisplay.cfm?aid=13 Cultural Diversity: Our Future.] ]

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