ambrosia said...

ambrosia at 04:33 PM JST - 13th August

blvztk: Now, I've never seen that behavior outside the US and NEVER in Japan. A cheap shot if there ever was one. I was being civil about your post and made an observation about one person. I have family in the US as well. Completely unnecessary in a polite discussion.…

Posted in What is your general impression of the way people treat waiters and waitresses in restaurants, cafes, etc? at 04:33 PM JST - 13th August
ambrosia at 04:29 PM JST - 13th August

The lady doth proteset too much so please, Cleo, stop. I'm embarassed for you. It's not as if I disagree with everything or even most things you post but if anyone should grow up, it's you. Your anti-American bias is so obvious it ought to embarass you, especially considering you've…

Posted in What do you think of American swimmer Michael Phelps' long victory yell after he wins a race? at 04:29 PM JST - 13th August
ambrosia at 04:18 PM JST - 13th August

Cleo: Kitajima of course is the first kind. He's full of confidence, of course, as he has every right to be because he's a darn good swimmer, but it doesn't come across as arrogance and it's easy to join him in celebrating his win.

I'm not sure which one was…

Posted in What do you think of American swimmer Michael Phelps' long victory yell after he wins a race? at 04:18 PM JST - 13th August
ambrosia at 11:18 AM JST - 12th August

And this matters because...?

Posted in Some fireworks at Olympic opening ceremony reportedly faked at 11:18 AM JST - 12th August
ambrosia at 11:15 AM JST - 12th August

blvtzpk: Nothing so elaborate. I don't eat meat and like to know if it's in the dish I'm about to order. I should think that would be a pretty simple one to answer. I am though happy you got your chance to complain about the States and all the horrible…

Posted in What is your general impression of the way people treat waiters and waitresses in restaurants, cafes, etc? at 11:15 AM JST - 12th August
ambrosia at 10:39 PM JST - 11th August

no cleo. i rarely if ever go to those kinds of restaurants and rarely if ever encounter wait staff who know anything but the name of the food. in fact i still remember the place where a waiter could answer my question because my friend and i were so shocked…

Posted in What is your general impression of the way people treat waiters and waitresses in restaurants, cafes, etc? at 10:39 PM JST - 11th August
ambrosia at 07:30 PM JST - 11th August

We had a great view from a building overlooking the bay and in general the fireworks were quite lovely. Unfortunately the wind refused to cooperate so we couldn't see what I can only assume were some fantastic fireworks. They were obscured by the smoke which didn't dissipate very much at…

Posted in Tokyo Bay fireworks at 07:30 PM JST - 11th August
ambrosia at 07:26 PM JST - 11th August

I really could care less if the wait staff smiles at me and don't feel that they need to chat with me either. What I would appreciate though is the same person who took my order to bring me my food and pay attention to what's going on at my…

Posted in What is your general impression of the way people treat waiters and waitresses in restaurants, cafes, etc? at 07:26 PM JST - 11th August
ambrosia at 11:13 AM JST - 11th August

mikihouse: In Japan, athletes shoulder all training expenses (unless they got sponsors once they become famous)

That's absolutely not true. Many companies "employ" workers who are actually semi-pro athletes either on company teams or in individual sports. These are not the famous athletes either because the famous ones don't need…

Posted in Uchishiba defends judo title for Japan's 1st gold; swimmers advance at 11:13 AM JST - 11th August
ambrosia at 11:40 AM JST - 10th August

usninJapan2: Exactly! There is always an athlete or team who has an advantage over another, whether it be height, a better coach, a more supprtive family or having lived in a country that wasn't at war. You name it, the reason exists. The best athlete rise above and don't need…

Posted in Mixed fortunes for Japan in judo, swimming, gymnastics, badminton at 11:40 AM JST - 10th August