Why I’m Careful About Making Introductions — In Japan and Abroad, I Want to Check Things for Myself First

Why I’m Careful About Making Introductions: I Care About Both Sides

In both Japan and Mongolia, people sometimes ask me to introduce them to someone who can help with property, work, or various procedures.

I appreciate their trust, and I want to help whenever I can.

However, I don’t always make an introduction right away. I prefer to check the details for myself first, so I can also explain anything they should be aware of.

The reason I’m careful about making introductions is that I care about both the person asking for help and the person I introduce them to.

What Worked for Me May Not Work the Same Way for Someone Else

Recently, the management team at SOLARIS Residence, where I own an apartment in Mongolia, contacted me through a Japanese-speaking acquaintance about the documents needed for an electricity contract.

Since I hold an investor visa and had already completed the procedures required to live there, I was able to handle the request by submitting a photo of my residence card.

That made me wonder about people who buy property in Mongolia without living there. What should they do if they don’t have a residence card?

In my apartment, the electricity and water had already been in use for more than six months. Yet it was only then that I received this notice about the electricity contract.

This may be an arrangement specific to newly built properties, but I haven’t confirmed exactly how it works.

I had been living there without any problems. But that alone wasn’t enough for me to assure someone else that everything would be fine for them, too.

Even after buying a property and using it, there are still new things to discover. That is why I wanted to find out how people without a residence card can complete the process before sharing the information with others.

Sharing Both the Benefits and What to Watch Out For

No matter how appealing an opportunity may seem, some aspects may suit a person’s goals and circumstances, while others may not.

The price may be attractive, but the paperwork could take time. I may have someone I can rely on locally, while the other person may not yet have anyone there to turn to for advice.

This applies in Japan just as it does abroad. Overseas, differences in language, systems, and business practices add another layer to consider.

I’m not trying to discourage people from pursuing a good opportunity. I want to explain what to watch out for alongside the benefits, so they can make an informed choice with confidence.

I’m Especially Careful About Introducing People to Each Other

Of all these situations, introducing people to each other is something I handle with particular care.

Even if I trust someone, their goals and outlook may not align with those of the person seeking an introduction. They also have their own work commitments and personal circumstances to consider.

An introduction doesn’t end with sharing contact details. It marks the beginning of a new relationship.

That is why I want to understand what both sides hope for and connect them in a way that feels comfortable for everyone.

I care about both the person who turns to me for help and the person I introduce them to. That is why I take care when making introductions.

There’s a Reason I Don’t Rush to Make Introductions

When I ask for time to check the details, people sometimes take it to mean that I want to keep a good opportunity to myself.

Perhaps I haven’t explained my intentions clearly enough. But what concerns me is what happens after the introduction.

Could the person who trusted me end up facing difficulties? Could I unintentionally place a burden on the person I introduce them to?

With those questions in mind, I don’t feel comfortable moving things forward while important details remain unclear.

Of course, it is difficult to know everything in advance. Having experienced something myself doesn’t mean I can guarantee every outcome.

Still, I can honestly distinguish between what I have checked myself, what I have heard from others, and what I don’t yet know.

With that information, I hope each person can decide for themselves whether the opportunity is right for them.

So They Can Say, “I’m Glad I Knew That Beforehand”

More than the number of introductions I make, what matters to me is that both people can later say, “I’m glad we met.”

Whether it involves property, work, or simply connecting people, that feeling remains the same.

I hope they will say, “I’m glad I knew that beforehand,” rather than, “This isn’t what I expected.”

In Japan and abroad, I want to continue checking things for myself and considering the other person’s circumstances before making an introduction. That is an approach I intend to stay true to.

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