Maezawa from the CEO’s Office here, answering as well.
> It seems like the first meeting could involve a lot of different topics, so recording it might be useful for checking anything you missed and reflecting on how you communicated.
I think most people would prefer not to be recorded. If you forget something that was discussed, you can always ask about it at the next meeting.
And when it comes to reflecting on how you communicate, I feel that listening to your own recording often doesn’t really lead to much self-reflection.
I may have been the one who said it’s better to record the conversation, but I meant it as a form of self-protection in cases where you agreed on a specific allowance or other terms, only to be told later, “I never said that,” and receive nothing.
If the man is someone you can trust, I don’t think there’s any need to record.
For example, if you can think, “I was deceived because I wasn’t good at judging men. Next time, I’ll get better at reading them,” then recording probably isn’t necessary either.
However, I think most people would feel angry about being deceived, which is why I said it might be important to keep some evidence.
If you can avoid recording, I think it’s better not to...
I’m Date◎Yume, a male member.
Haha（笑）
I wouldn’t really recommend it, but it’s an interesting idea（笑）
You could simply let them know beforehand.
Recording each other during your first date might add a certain tension and make things interesting（笑）
That said, you’re both investing your valuable time, so please don’t forget to enjoy the food and conversation, too.
I’m Kazu, a male member.
I’ve seen answers that mention recording as one possible way to preserve evidence, but I haven’t seen any answers recommending recording outside that kind of context. Could you tell me which answer you’re referring to?
Personally, I feel that recording conversations to check for anything I might have missed or reflect on the way I speak sounds a bit over-the-top—almost like something from a papa-katsu consultant.
