big-will 7 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Was sent this last night, found it interesting how many of the first two columns are actually quite similar to how Japan works as well..... sort of. Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Yes, the first two columns are very Japanesee.......The others column is kinda over assuming though...makes the "others" look like morons. It's interesting for me because my motto has always been, Say what you mean, and mean what you say. As I get older I find myself more and more dispensing with the niceties. There is far more column 2 in me than column 1. Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted November 22, 2011 Author Share Posted November 22, 2011 There's a good, agreeable place where you generally say what you mean but you say it 'nicely'. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Very interesting. Link to post Share on other sites
tokabochi 9 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Definitely a good spot in the middle. I hate stubborn old arrogant people who have no tact. Link to post Share on other sites
tokabochi 9 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Not that I'm saying you are old, Chriselle Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Very interesting. Yes. I hear ya MIJ.. Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Not that I'm saying you are old, Chriselle Just stubborn and arrogant, and no tact, right? That's about right......definitely not old though.. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I almost agree Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 The Japanese are weird in that a lot of that column one applies ....and yet they are so hopelessly lost to some good sarcasm. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Actually I don't agree. Lots of my local friends here are pretty good at sarcasm and use it quite a lot. They might not be in tune with the brand of sarcasm that a foreigner-that-comes-from-wherever uses, but then surely that's expected? Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Actually I don't agree. Lots of my local friends here are pretty good at sarcasm and use it quite a lot. They might not be in tune with the brand of sarcasm that a foreigner-that-comes-from-wherever uses, but then surely that's expected? Very interesting.... . Iyami is usually viewed as a personality flaw and doesn't come from lighthearted interaction but rather something mean spirited or cynical. With regards to your friends...My wife thinks it might be a Niigata local thing..... Link to post Share on other sites
kokodoko 67 Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 With the greatest respect, I hear what you say. Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted November 24, 2011 Author Share Posted November 24, 2011 I'm sure it's your fault. Link to post Share on other sites
kokodoko 67 Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 I almost agree. Link to post Share on other sites
anything 6 Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 does that mean i'm not invited to dinner? Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Could we consider some other options Link to post Share on other sites
kokodoko 67 Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 That is a very brave proposal. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Very interesting, I'll bear it in mind! Link to post Share on other sites
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