where you stand depends on where you sit

Proverb

One's position in an organization dictates one's stance on an issue.

Japanese Meaning

組織内の立場が、その人の意見や態度を決定する。 / 自分が属する集団や位置により、見解や振る舞いが左右される。 / 所属する組織や環境によって、判断や意見が形成される。

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When members of the committee were asked about the controversial rule, one senior advisor simply shrugged and quoted the proverb, 'where you stand depends on where you sit.'

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

人の立場は、組織でどの役割にいるかによって決まる。

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One's position in an organization dictates one's stance on an issue.

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