wakaran 1 Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 Well, do you? Argue with people, workmates etc to a greater or lesser degree. Link to post Share on other sites
akibun 0 Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 I try to not it. Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 Never argued with anybody in my whole life. Muwahahahahaha! Link to post Share on other sites
snowboard_freak 0 Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 Yes, I'm with Ocean, i never argue either. Now on a serious note - generally if someone pisses me off, i'll let them know. Especially certain work mates that i don't like at all. Friends - very rarely. Significant other - every now and again. We aren't perfect! Link to post Share on other sites
zwelgen 0 Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 I argue 10x more than I used to. I used to be a meek mild wee thing, but them something happened, dunno if it was getting a bit older or living in Japan or dating certian people but I definately speak my mind a lot more and stick up for myself much more than I used to. I dont know if its a good or bad thing though! Link to post Share on other sites
miteyak 0 Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 A most agreeable chap, me ... and I'll not have anyone saying differently Link to post Share on other sites
amandanism 0 Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 people used to walk all over me like a doormat. but as zwelgen said, dating certain people for extended periods of time has managed to change that. also living with three other people in a confined space has taught me to speak what im thinking more often. ive realised you cant possibly be the oldest out of four girls in a room, and let them walk all over you. Link to post Share on other sites
Wizz 11 Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 I seem to more and more, and I don't like myself for it........ Link to post Share on other sites
barok 0 Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 In the States, I used to argue with people all the time, everyday. Used to speak my mind every chance I get. Here for whatever reason, I find it`s easier to just try to get along with people. I think it is probably because my situation is more precarious. Link to post Share on other sites
white-void 0 Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 Japan has done that for me too. Link to post Share on other sites
kintaro 0 Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 Trying to quit..really, I am. I did quit honking my horn out of anger at other cars though. Wife said "we don't do that here!" I've been clean for a year now Hi, my name is Kintaro...I'm a honker. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 The taxis near my house might need a meeting kintaro. They are all out of control. HAA is needed in Minami ku kyoto Link to post Share on other sites
kintaro 0 Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 Please don't tempt Fattwins.. HA is working in sendai...but there are times I just wanna HONK! Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 In the British Highway Code it says quite specifically 'Thou shalt not use thy horn as a rebuke'. For many years I followed this commandment. But sometimes, a rebuke is called for, and if you don't use your horn, all that's left to you is ramming. So for the time being, I'm going to rebuke with my horn. When I cycled long distances more frequently, I had some good arguments with car drivers, all of whom refused my invitation to step out of their cars, the better to discuss our issues. Link to post Share on other sites
green 0 Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 Since I've been in Japan, hardly ever. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 My wife usally leans over and honks the horn for me. In kansi I have come to the conclusion that the driver here suck. I drive with caution. I ride my bike with even more caution. Link to post Share on other sites
kintaro 0 Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 Be careful Fattwins! Drivers do suck...I used to ride Mt. bike but got hit by an old guy driving a car....no gomens or anything. He stopped to see if I was alive, saw I was and sped off! I now take my car even to the convini...a 5 minute walk. Link to post Share on other sites
echineko 1 Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 I don't like argue, I am not good at it also. And I don't like argue and confrontation type people. Link to post Share on other sites
mikazooki 0 Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 Quote: Originally posted by Kintaro: Be careful Fattwins! Drivers do suck...I used to ride Mt. bike but got hit by an old guy driving a car....no gomens or anything. He stopped to see if I was alive, saw I was and sped off! I now take my car even to the convini...a 5 minute walk. if u got hit on your bike, and the kombini is a 5 min walk, why dont you walk? Link to post Share on other sites
kintaro 0 Posted May 23, 2003 Share Posted May 23, 2003 Mikazooki - I got hit while on my bike..walking would leave me just as vulnerable but while in the protection of my car I'm at least an 'equal'.....I should have explained : I got hit near the conbini. The conbini is near a narrow street intersection w/ a flashing red light. So everyone is required to stop, look and when it's your turn....go. Well, when I got hit the car paid no attention to the red light and cruised on through and hit me. SO, my logic is that if another guy 'runs' the red I'm better off getting hit in the car than on a bike or walking. Link to post Share on other sites
1 4 Posted May 23, 2003 Share Posted May 23, 2003 I have mellowed out since I came to Japan, never really argue at all Link to post Share on other sites
miteyak 0 Posted May 23, 2003 Share Posted May 23, 2003 Quote: Originally posted by Ocean11: I When I cycled long distances more frequently, I had some good arguments with car drivers, all of whom refused my invitation to step out of their cars, the better to discuss our issues. Once in Swansea, a bunch of lads who'd just cut me off took my middle finger to be an invitation, and the four of them, all rather large, did get out... Luckily, I was fast on the bike and new the area well... As for Kansai, I find aggressive defensive tactics work the best. If you wimp out, cars/trucks take advantage, but all they need is the knowledge that you're not backing down to remind them that in the event of an accident they'll be handing their beer and porn monery over to you for the next thirty years... Link to post Share on other sites
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