Behind the Scenes of Washington D.C., the City of 'Relationship Capitalism': 'World-Class Socializing Techniques' Released May 22
ALC Press Inc. has released 'World-Class Socializing Techniques' by Kiyomi Beuker, a Social Secretary at the Japanese Embassy in the US with over 30 years of experience. The book unveils strategic communication skills honed at the forefront of international diplomacy.
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ALC Press Inc. (Shinagawa, Tokyo; President: Nobuaki Tanaka) is proud to announce the publication of 'World-Class Socializing Techniques,' released on May 22, 2026.
In the digital age, authentic human connection remains the ultimate differentiator. Washington D.C. is often described as a city of 'Relationship Capitalism,' where the ability to build meaningful connections directly dictates success.
Author Kiyomi Beuker serves as the first Japanese Social Secretary at the Embassy of Japan in the United States. Having served nine Ambassadors and their spouses over more than 30 years, she has witnessed world-class socializing and communication first-hand. This book codifies the 'design of encounters,' 'art of small talk,' 'dining etiquette,' and 'crisis management' used by elite figures into reproducible techniques for anyone.
Contents:
Introduction: Washington D.C. as a World-Class Stage for Socializing
Chapter 1: Encounters that Change the Future
Chapter 2: Small Talk as the World of Diplomacy
Chapter 3: The Identity of Quiet Influence
Chapter 4: Creating a Cycle of Connections through Give & Thanks
Chapter 5: Dining Etiquette and Protocol in Practice
Chapter 6: Reading the Room and Applying Protocol
Chapter 7: The Power of Loose Connections
Product Information:
Title: World-Class Socializing Techniques
Price: 1,980 JPY (tax incl.)
ISBN: 978-4-7574-4456-0
Release Date: May 22, 2026
Author: Kiyomi Beuker
In the digital age, authentic human connection remains the ultimate differentiator. Washington D.C. is often described as a city of 'Relationship Capitalism,' where the ability to build meaningful connections directly dictates success.
Author Kiyomi Beuker serves as the first Japanese Social Secretary at the Embassy of Japan in the United States. Having served nine Ambassadors and their spouses over more than 30 years, she has witnessed world-class socializing and communication first-hand. This book codifies the 'design of encounters,' 'art of small talk,' 'dining etiquette,' and 'crisis management' used by elite figures into reproducible techniques for anyone.
Contents:
Introduction: Washington D.C. as a World-Class Stage for Socializing
Chapter 1: Encounters that Change the Future
Chapter 2: Small Talk as the World of Diplomacy
Chapter 3: The Identity of Quiet Influence
Chapter 4: Creating a Cycle of Connections through Give & Thanks
Chapter 5: Dining Etiquette and Protocol in Practice
Chapter 6: Reading the Room and Applying Protocol
Chapter 7: The Power of Loose Connections
Product Information:
Title: World-Class Socializing Techniques
Price: 1,980 JPY (tax incl.)
ISBN: 978-4-7574-4456-0
Release Date: May 22, 2026
Author: Kiyomi Beuker
FAQ
『世界一流の社交術』の著者はどのような経歴の人物ですか？
著者のビューカー清美氏は、在米国日本大使館のソーシャル・セクレタリーです。1994年に儀典班（プロトコール）に採用され、2000年より現職を務めています。30年以上にわたり9名の駐米大使夫妻に仕え、国家行事や要人接遇の企画・運営に携わってきた実務家です。
この本で学べる具体的なスキルは何ですか？
第一印象の作り方、出会いの設計、相手の観察力、雑談の技術、会食の作法とフォローアップ、そして持続的な関係構築（ソーシャル・ネットワーキング）など、外交の現場で実践されている戦略的な対人技術が学べます。
ワシントンDCが「人脈資本主義の街」と呼ばれる理由は何ですか？
ワシントンDCでは人間関係の築き方が仕事の成果を大きく左右するため、人脈が資本のように価値を持つ「人脈資本主義」の街と呼ばれています。外交の最前線では「人間関係力」が成果そのものに直結します。
書籍の購入情報（価格・ISBN等）を教えてください。
定価は1,980円（税込）で、2026年5月22日に発売されました。サイズは四六判232ページ、ISBNコードは978-4-7574-4456-0です。Amazonなどのオンラインストアや書店で購入可能です。
「サロニエール100」とは何ですか？
「サロニエール100（The Salonniere 100）」は、全米の社交界で活躍する100人を選出するリストです。著者のビューカー清美氏は2018年にこれに選出されており、経験豊富なプロトコール実務家として高く評価されています。