The book "The Magic of 'Petit Praise' to Make Socializing Super Easy" was published published by President, Inc. on September 16, 2012. ～The key to a happy life is good human relations.

Hajime Ueno, President of Imua Project LLC (Dallas, Texas), will publish his book, "The Magic of 'Petit Praise' That Makes Socializing Super Easy" (President, Inc., 1,870 yen including tax) on September 16, 2025.

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Japan is one of the countries with the lowest "happiness level" in the world, even though it is economically affluent. One of the reasons for this may be that the custom of praising others is not well entrenched. We all seek approval, and when our hearts are acknowledged, our sense of happiness naturally increases. A single word of praise can make a small, definite difference in one's life.

In the United States, where the author has lived for 31 years, a culture of praise is deeply rooted, and even when meeting people for the first time, heartwarming and kind words of encouragement are given. Even those who tend to be shy or embarrassed in person can easily overcome this in today's age of social networking and chatting, where social networking is the mainstream form of communication.

This book is a practical guide on how to give compliments to all people living in the age of social networking. It suggests "verbal habits that create empathy and trust" that can be used in person, in chat rooms, at work, and at home - and that anyone can practice without difficulty.

This is a practical book that will change your life for the better, with rules and plenty of practical examples of how to give compliments in the new age, so that everyone can build rich human relationships and nurture meaningful connections, whether you are a talkative or shy person.

This book is a practical book that will change your life for the better!

The author, who has lived in the U.S. for 31 years and has 25 years of management experience, provides a wealth of practical examples of praise culture.

The author's unique theory of the "5-step petit praise scale," which produces subtle and diverse expressions of praise, is explained.

Includes a collection of the latest and most advanced expressions of praise based on global values unique to the SDGs era

Introduces self-care methods to heal yourself, improve your self-esteem, and become a "praiser.

Amazon purchase link: https://amzn.asia/d/8t4Y9k2

The three features of this book are

1. the power of praise is the power to increase happiness

Oxytocin, the "happy hormone" secreted by praise, increases trust, empathy, and intimacy, and is said to even change the atmosphere at work and at home. Harvard University's Adult Development Study (*over 75 years of continuous research) has also shown that "good relationships" are the most important factor for health and happiness. 2.

2. 5-step "petit praise" scale that anyone can use

Introduces a unique scale that deepens from "recognition," to "praise," to "appreciation," to "admiration," to "emotion. The book is designed to help you find "just the right amount of praise" for any person you are involved with, whether it is your boss, subordinate, child, social networking friend, or yourself. 3.

3. the age when self-affirmation grows and words can help people

To praise is to shine a light on the value of the other person. The habit of praise leads not only to respect for others, but also to healing and self-affirmation. It enables us to connect with each other online, and it brings us a future free from loneliness, indifference, and intolerance.

Why do we need "how to praise" now?

In today's age of social networking, e-mail, chat rooms, and other forms of impersonal communication, people are increasingly using social networking services to communicate with each other. In today's world of social networking, e-mail, chat rooms, and other non-face-to-face communication, there is always a chance that feelings may not be conveyed, intentions may be misplaced, and moments of feeling slighted may occur. However, all of these can be resolved with the right choice of words and the habit of giving small compliments.

This book is full of concrete examples of how to give praise in an age where diversity is respected, such as "how to give praise without evaluation," "how to give praise in the age of the SDGs," and "how to look at people with eyes of love. Because the written word is the mainstream, it is easy to express words that one might hesitate to use in person, and it is also easy to reach others.

[Author's words

Complimenting is not a simple act of finding and sending a ready-made "compliment. In fact, there is not even a word in the category of compliments. By putting thought and intention into your own words and sentences, they will sublimate into original "expressions of praise.

Good at giving compliments is good at being happy.

We believe that by practicing the petit praise habits introduced in this book, everyone can enjoy interacting with others with a soft, flexible, and warm heart.

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Book Information

Title: The magic of "petit praise" that makes socializing super easy

Author : Hajime Ueno

Publisher ： President Inc.

Release Date ： September 16, 2025

Book (softcover): 239 pages

isbn-10 : 4833425742

isbn-13 : 978-4833425742

Amazon purchase link ： https://amzn.asia/d/8t4Y9k2

Table of Contents

Introduction: "Petit Praise" is an Everyday Occurrence in American Life

Chapter 1: "Petit-Praise" Skills in the Age of Social Networking Services

Chapter 2: Mind Preparation Exercises for Mastering the Petit-Praise Skill

Chapter 3: 7 Practical Rules of "Petit-Praise

Chapter 4: New "Petit-Praise" Rules for the SDGs Era

Chapter 5: Practice Everyday! Examples of "Petit-Praise

Chapter 6: Give Yourself More Praise

Conclusion

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Author's Profile

Hajime Ueno

President of Imua Project LLC / Entrepreneurial Producer / NLP Life Coach

Lived in the U.S.A. for 31 years (Lives in Dallas, Texas)

After working in the advertising industry for 10 years from the 1980s during the height of the bubble economy, moved to Hawaii in 1994, earned an MBA (Master of Business Administration), and became the president and editor-in-chief of a web media and magazine business management company in 2001. In 2001, he became president and editor-in-chief of a web media and magazine company, leading the startup from a loss of 200 million yen to profitability in just three years.

In 2011, he moved to Los Angeles and became the president and editorial director of the world's No. 1 information magazine for Japanese residents. He has developed an 800 million yen business with 50 employees in 5 locations in Japan and the U.S.

Exposed to diverse values in a flat society without regard to gender or age, and active as a community leader while being open about being gay. Became an expert in empowering women and minorities to reach their potential.

In 2014, she started her own business as a life coach, and in 2006, she relocated to the suburban city of Dallas, Texas, the fourth largest city in the U.S. and the fastest growing city in the U.S., where Toyota is also based, to work with her partner of 31 years, her dog, and to realize and advocate for a time-independent work style in a growing city full of nature.

She has developed coaching and online business-related courses, and based on her 40 years of experience in writing and training writers, she has trained a number of students in her "Professional Writer Training Course" and "VA (Virtual Assistant) Training School" who have made their professional debuts before graduating from these courses. The school has become popular among those who want to start a side business while working at a company and housewives who want to work from home.

In December 2023, "In 3 months you will naturally start earning 50,000 yen a month - the world's easiest textbook for petit entrepreneurship" (President, Inc.) was published; in September 2025, "The magic of 'petit praise' that makes socializing super easy" (President, Inc.) will be published.

The company name, IMUA, is a Hawaiian word meaning "forward" or "toward the future.

She enjoys a free project-based business that transcends borders, industries, and all other frameworks, and advocates a lifestyle based on the mottos "sexy until death" and "active throughout life.

Homepage : https://www.hajimeueno.com/

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YouTube ： https://www.youtube.com/@Hajimeueno

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