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In the pre-departure orientation before I came to Japan, the speaker heavily emphasized how the Japanese are very strict with overall appearance in the workplace. Hence, I was quite formal during my first months in Japan. I was always wearing suits and button-down shirts. My hair and face were always made up. I was even wearing pearl earrings. Then I noticed how I was even formal than the principal. I realized I was overdressed.
Perhaps, if I was working in a company, what I wore were just fine. But in the schools, I didn't need to be so formal all the time.
So if you're working or planning to work in Japanese schools, here's a more manageable guidelines:
A. Hair
- If you have long hair, always tie it in a pony tail. In schools, you will notice that all pony tails are not too low nor too high. The rule is to tie your hair as high as your ears.
- You can dye your hair 1 shade darker or lighter.
- For men, keep it short.
