The “noise” in the communication process between Moto and Crowell begins the moment the Japanese becomes confused as to why Mr. Crowell behaves the way he does and he is left at a loss as to how to respond to the American’s behavior. Moto comes to the office straight from Japan expecting the American thinking that American culture is not way too different from his Japanese culture. He is wrong. The difference between Moto’s expectations and Mr. Crowell’s actual behavior is a “noise” which makes Moto uncomfortable and almost threatens the cordial relationship which he is supposed to cultivate with his visit. On Mr. Crowell’s part, meanwhile, his apparent lack of understanding of Japanese culture makes him unaware of the confusion happening within his foreign guest.