Maezawa from the president’s office here.
> (After deciding to enter into a regular arrangement and notifying the club that she wanted to withdraw)
> She was reportedly told quite forcefully, “You made a commitment, so you’ll still have to go on the dates that have already been arranged!”
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> I received an apology, along with a complaint that
> ・There are still four more dates to go.
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> It sounds like the number of victims is expected to increase by four.
My first thought was, “That shouldn’t happen. I wonder which branch this was?”
The company’s policy is to prioritize member satisfaction rather than pursuing short-term profits.
So, if a woman indicates that she wants to withdraw, we should inform the man and ask whether he still wants to go on the date.
Our stance is: “You can cancel, or you can go ahead with the date. Which would you prefer?”
If he replies that he still wants to go on the date before she withdraws, then although we feel sorry for the woman, we explain to her that:
“Promises are meant to be kept, so we would like you to honor the dates that have already been arranged, respecting the man’s wishes.”
That’s why we rarely receive complaints from men, but in this case, it’s a mystery how the step of confirming with the man was skipped.
As usual, if you’re thinking, “This is the case—please look into it,” I welcome messages addressed to Maezawa.
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> I’d like to avoid going on dates with someone who is firmly set on withdrawing. How can I avoid that?
I think it should be fine if you mention this in the notes when making your offer.
