Would you decline or put an offer on hold simply because someone is a foreign national, even if they’re attractive and your type?

Maezawa here as well. If she was really his type, I don’t think he would cancel the offer. But if she wasn’t quite what he was looking for, he might cancel it. People have certain impressions of different countries, so even if someone is actually similar in personality to a Japanese person, preconceived notions like “Most people from that country are like this, right?” can become a source of anxiety and make someone decide not to go through with it. On the other hand, people who think, “A country’s image and an individual person are two different things,” may choose to meet and find out for themselves. Everyone has different preferences, so I don’t think you should worry about it too much.

Aizawa here. To put it simply, I think some people will put things on hold or decide not to go ahead. This comes down to personal feelings. Those who specifically prefer Japanese women may withdraw their offer. On the other hand, people who would like to date a woman from overseas may make an offer precisely for that reason. Some people may not care about nationality at all, while others may have a preference for women from a particular country. It’s just like preferring tall people, younger women, cheerful women, or highly educated women—these are all matters of personal preference, so isn’t it perfectly normal? Some may call it discrimination, but I think it’s no different from saying, “I wouldn’t date someone who’s poor, no matter how good-looking they are,” or, “I hate fighting, so someone who likes boxing is definitely not for me.” So if someone cares about nationality, I’d just think, “That’s not for me,” and move on. Since they weren’t a match from the start, there’s no point worrying about it. It’s probably best for both sides to look for someone whose terms match their own.