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Hey all,
I know that some of you are or have been to the land of the rising sun. Since I might be moving to Kawasaki in a couple of months, I was wondering if anyone would have any advice or tips on how not to outrage locals too much. After 5 years living in Ireland, the cultural shock will be quite serious anyway...
Cheers
Wow. Sweet. :2thumbsup:
Send LEN some pictures of the local girls.
Of course. The first one is free... :yes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Vladimir
Does that mean you intend to outrage them, even if it's just a little bit? :saint:Quote:
Originally Posted by SwordsMaster
Oh, my, of course! With my good looks and irish impervousness to alcohol they have no chance!Quote:
Originally Posted by Bijo
I still need their money and job though, so I think I should rein in the irishness...:smash:
Never say that Anime is bad. Always say you prefer nintendo above Playstation and Xbox (if they even knwo the latter ~;p)
anyway here might be a usefull site:
http://www.geocities.com/japanfaq/FAQ-Manners.html
This is more true than even the list-maker probably thought in that list Moros pointed out (which was very interesting). Silence is not only golden in Japan, it's also pervasive, both in the countryside and in conversation. Tokyo can be noisy but in parts of it, you wouldn't even know you're amongst millions of other people.Quote:
Japanese often use silence for communication as much as speaking.
Though it's good to know all the customs, in Japan being well thought of is a combination of being extremely good at whatever you're doing, and being impeccably polite while doing it. Teens there seem to use sloppiness in any activity as the ultimate form of rebellion.
It's a beautiful, beautiful country with the most considerate people on earth living in it. I'm highly envious :furious3: ~:)
Do post pictures if you think of it.
That's what I call fame. :clown:Quote:
Originally Posted by Vladimir
And that's what I call misfortune :smoking:Quote:
Of course. The first one is free...
How about this one from the list?
As if it's directed at old people :smash:Quote:
Don't take wads of napkins, sugar packs, or steal "souvinirs" when you leave a restaurant.
Thanks man. That is informative.Quote:
Originally Posted by Moros
You have been there, then. All going as the augurs predicted and the Gods being benevolent, I'd be going to Kawasaki city on the east coast. As per wiki, one of the largest ports in Japan. Which is nice because I like the sea.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tamur
Sloppiness I am very good at. Although I'm not sure they'll appreciate it. How tolerant are they with gaijing? I just hope that unless I do something extremely rude, they'll assume i'm just an unwashed barbarian like the rest of'em and won't mind too much....
Pictures ~:yes:
That depends on your skin colour and nation of origin. I know how racist that sounds, but I've heard far to much of it to dismiss it. The Japanese have huge prejudcie against Koreans and Chinese, and really don't treat them that well (when you hear about Japanese not wanting to rent to foreingers, they could easily be talking about eastern continental asian guest workers). I've heard tell that Japanese papers try and blame any and all crime on Chinese and Koreans. They love all things USA and French, but they'd still probably find them rude.Quote:
Originally Posted by SwordsMaster
For another perspective on life for a guest worker in Japan, check out Gaijin smash. It's the blog of an African-american english teacher in Japan.
Well, I'm caucasian white. As of nation of origin, sometimes I'd like to know myself... But definitely not Chinese, american or Korean. Most likely not french either...Quote:
Originally Posted by lars573
hmmm... I must have been in a different part of Japan. That website was very Rigid on etiquette, in comparison to what I witnessed. Oh well, may be the younger generation taking notes from Western Civilization.
From erading Gaijin smash, I'd agree with you. Those are the rules of formal polite society. Although the passing of buisness cards does go on. I would suspect that the stridence of follow the rules etiquet changes with the layer of society your dealing with. White collar following more and more often that blue collar so to speak.
Ok, how about some more practical issues? How's the day-to-day stuff? Taxi rides, food, gym membership and service, broadband, bank accounts? Are those expensive? Readily available? How's the alcohol? What are the local beers and girls like (they invariably go together)?
Anyone?
Dude go native. Drink plum wine and saki. :medievalcheers: Buy plenty for the girls and later you might have some sushi! :eyebrows:
Dude, I dont even want to know exactly how you came up with that metaphor...:shame:Quote:
Originally Posted by Vladimir
I can guess. :laugh4:Quote:
Originally Posted by SwordsMaster
Are you going to live there permanently, or are you going to be an intern or something?
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Originally Posted by Moros
Err, Playstation is from Sony, wich is from wich country....?
I am going as an intern, but i'm going for 2 years to work for a big corporation. They did offer good money for my soul.:shame:Quote:
Originally Posted by Fenring
Internships are teh :bomb: . Even government ones. :2thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by SwordsMaster
Yeah! No responsibility! I have to say though that i still haven't signed anything. So in spite of my confident attitude, I might still just not get it...Quote:
Originally Posted by Vladimir
No. No you don't.Quote:
Originally Posted by SwordsMaster
In any case, however, I definitely envy you. Always wanted to visit Japan. :yes:
Yes that I know, Sony is a japanese coörperation...which means?Quote:
Originally Posted by Fenring
It's a known fact that those silly Japanese rather buy a Nintendo DS than a PSP and buy more WIIs than PS3's. (A WII? wtf? silly Japanese, WII's are fun for a moment and perhaps when you have a few freinds over, but for real gaming? Come on!?)
And I don't think we need to discuss X-Box do we?
Yeah why should we discuss the best gamming console out there....
Hey, hey! Consoles, no. My thread. Repeat with me, mine.Quote:
Originally Posted by lars573
But, if you have any helpful advice about China also, I'll gladly hear it. Apparently the position might involve frequent travelling to Beijing
Better start sucking on a tailpipe to condition your lungs to the pollution.
I heard a first hand account about what travelling in China is like. But I don't remember much.Quote:
Originally Posted by SwordsMaster
I meant that it would even be ridiculous to discuss wether the X-box is as popular as nintendo over at Japan. Which is obviously not the case.Quote:
Originally Posted by lars573
btw: PS3>X-BOX