Negative Positive
Title: BEWARE! This is not about learning the language
Review: This book, while helpful to a degree, is not about learning conversational Japanese.It is more about the customs and mannerisms that are necessary when conversing in Japanese. Very little in vocabulary and grammar is covered, except only in how it relates to small talk and asking for directions and the like. You couldn't actually hold a CONVERSATION with the instruction in this book.If you want a book to help you understand some of the intricacies of Japanese customs (such as what to say when you're the first employee leaving for the day, or what grammar article to include if you're asking an unknown person versus a friend), then this book may help.If you're looking to have more of a long-term understanding of the language, and not intending just a stay of a few days in Japan, then you'll need something more.
Is the review positive or negative? 