cleo said...

cleo at 06:27 PM JST - 11th August

I am tired of companies being allowed to mess with our food so that they can increase their profits.

I second that.

the product had nothing to do with it, this was a breach of contract, nine times. Now that really is an act of supreme arrogance

Or supreme…

Posted in Ground beef found in shipment from U.S. in violation of trade accord at 06:27 PM JST - 11th August
cleo at 03:47 PM JST - 11th August

Did he say "Kimochi ii! Cho Kimochi ii!" again? That's all that really matters for Japan and the public at large.

At the start of his interview he filled up, covered his face with his towel and was literally speechless. Very endearing. Then he composed himself and the interviewer prompted…

Posted in Kitajima wins gold with world record in 100 breaststroke; U.S. takes relay gold at 03:47 PM JST - 11th August
cleo at 01:25 PM JST - 11th August

Kitajima is a superb swimmer and cute with it. Congratulations on a fine win.

Posted in Kitajima wins gold with world record in 100 breaststroke; U.S. takes relay gold at 01:25 PM JST - 11th August
cleo at 01:17 PM JST - 11th August

kimigano -

I don't need to look it up. Like I said, my son worked as a waiter for a year. He got (a bit) more than minimum wage, as did all his student friends doing similar jobs. As arubaito providing beer money (and dinner), it was good. To live…

Posted in What is your general impression of the way people treat waiters and waitresses in restaurants, cafes, etc? at 01:17 PM JST - 11th August
cleo at 09:54 AM JST - 11th August

imagawa -

I know what 4.5 kilos of squashed animal looks like. I imagine people who work in a meat packing plant also have a pretty good idea of what it looks like. Yet it was allowed to be included in a shipment from which squashed animal was meant to…

Posted in Ground beef found in shipment from U.S. in violation of trade accord at 09:54 AM JST - 11th August
cleo at 08:33 AM JST - 11th August

the Japanese tend to treat these people as you would hired help

They get paid to wait on table. Doesn't that fit the description of hired help?

The idea that people should be paid extra (in the form of tips) for doing their job properly is weird. What's wrong with…

Posted in What is your general impression of the way people treat waiters and waitresses in restaurants, cafes, etc? at 08:33 AM JST - 11th August
cleo at 05:09 PM JST - 10th August

Japan #2 with USA #1 is perfect for me.

Why, what's your contribution to making America #1? Or is your pleasure purely vicarious?

Posted in Mixed fortunes for Japan in judo, swimming, gymnastics, badminton at 05:09 PM JST - 10th August
cleo at 05:05 PM JST - 10th August

My point is 4.5 Kg could have have been put into the order by some idiot as a sick joke, not a mistake by the company

The company allows 'some idiot' direct access to shipments headed for export, to the end that said idiot can, undetected, slip into the shipment…

Posted in Ground beef found in shipment from U.S. in violation of trade accord at 05:05 PM JST - 10th August
cleo at 11:20 AM JST - 9th August

I'd take marital affairs over illegal wars and destruction any time. I would much prefer NEITHER, of course

On the button.

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cleo at 07:13 PM JST - 8th August

What bully has been nabbed?

Posted in 16-year-old high school student commits suicide after meeting teachers over online insults at 07:13 PM JST - 8th August