JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION
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- 秘書及び業務サポート
- 加治金属工業株式会社, Tokyo
- Salary: ¥4.0M / Year
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- English Instructor (Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe)
- Berlitz Japan, Inc. (ベルリッツ・ジャパン株式会社), Kansai
- Salary: ¥125,000 ~ ¥250,000 / Month
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- ALT - Mie Prefecture - Yokkaichi City - June start
- NPO法人グローバル教育推進機構（GLAD), Mie
- Salary: ¥230,000 / Month For a full working month. Some months differ.
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jam_sandwich
@rainman1 You know what, the "that's the way it is here, go back to your country of origin" is a pretty weak argument, and doesn't really add to the discussion. Maybe you could have provided examples that illustrate you point, rather than to bluntly tell people to get lost. Why didn't you simply state what you wrote in your last post instead of your previous remark? I agree with the other posters though. Just because you buy something expensive doesn't mean it'll last any longer, and vice-versa. There's nothing wrong with just a basic machine either. As for me, my little Sunbeam 5891 does a great job, but without the frills of more expensive machines.
Posted in: Home bakery
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jam_sandwich
Wow, nothig gets people fired up like... comparing restuarant services? WTF? Seriously? I agree with other posters too, the service I had at a Japanese restaurant was pretty robotic. Even if I am a foriegner, and they've only seen me once, don't be cold with me. In Canada, I usually feel quite welcome in most establishments. Minus what mikehuntez says about the cellulite, maybe I live in a thin city? Non-smoking in the whole restaurant is also better, as much as I enjoy breathing in your arsenic, you douchebags! In Japan, even though I had my child with me, and requested non-smoking, they stuck us right next to the smoking section, and it wasn't even busy. Jerks. Let me sum up some problems I think you're all having in making comparison:
Japanese service: polite, prompt but cold and rigid North American service: friendly, casual,but tips and not so prompt.
Tips are a double-edged sword, I personally don't pay if the server is rude or terrible. It's not illegal not to pay right?
Posted in: What are some differences you have observed between waiters and waitresses in restaurants and cafes in Japan and other countries and also the way in which customers treat them?
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jam_sandwich
Before any country can look beyond it's borders and say, "______ has wronged us", they need to be able recognize their own faults. Japanese people aren't the only ones to know tragedy, and they should recognize this.
Posted in: Do you think that ceremonies for victims of the A-bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki should include references to the victims of Japan's acts of aggression before and during World War II?
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jam_sandwich
Chun-li is hot, I'd totally be into dragon punching both of them... hmm, somehow Street fighter 2 innuendo just doesn't quite work...
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jam_sandwich
Oh boy... this article just points to bigger problems in Japan. Using greasy behaviour to combat greasy behaviour, it's pretty much vigilante justice here. The fact that the scumbag boss was known for his scumbagousity, and yet left to rule a company says alot. It also says alot that the women had little recourse for sexism, and harassment in the work place.
The guy going to the bath during working hours is pretty typical of alot of Japanese forced to work late, yet he got what he deserved. As well, it's within a company's right to lay off those it sees fit. God, it was frustrating just reading this article... couldn't imagine actually working in that miasma.
Posted in: New breed of corporate head choppers set up errant workers for decapitation
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jam_sandwich
Yeah, I came here looking for an opportunity to work, being in IT, but left soon afterwards. Terrible experience with strict bosses, uncooperative co-workers, and absolutely backwards protocol. Went home and after some recession hardship, found a good job. While I'm stronger from the experience, it was nothing but a waste of time. I loved Japan before, but that love has waned.
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jam_sandwich
Not surprised there, one thing Japanese people should be commended for is healthy lifestyles. Prevention is best. Small portions, and active lifestyles, (even if it's walking to the train station everyday). Although the abundance of drinking and smoking is not helping things. For me, is 5 small meals, (supper being the largest one), always keep something in your belly, getting hungry pangs is no good. Drink lots of water too, aids digestion, regulates body temp, keeps you regular too. Not that I'm licensed to give advice though...
Posted in: Majority of weight-loss products fail to cut kilos
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jam_sandwich
yeah, the rest of the world can now experience the luxury of cars that breakdown. Often.
Posted in: Ford bullish on Japan with new Asian investments
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jam_sandwich
Versatility is a great asset to instructing martial arts. Not tooting my own horn, but with 14 years of martial arts experience under my sash (more common in Kung Fu), I thought I'd give teaching a shot... Oh boy, was it HARD!! I have a lot of respect for my teacher. Teaching meant alot of time reading up on different styles, and teaching methods, and different approaches to the same techniques. As well, I enjoy working out HARD... that tends to scare off alot of students. Students would always challenge me with new ideas and questions. I learnt more from my students then they from me!
Unfortunately, due to the recession, I to move, and give back the school to my senior. Best Martial Arts Experience. Ever.
Posted in: What to look for in a martial arts instructor
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jam_sandwich
my fav (in fact the only one I like) J-singer,
Posted in: Namie Amuro ready to have a 'Wild Summer'
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jam_sandwich
entendre anyone? Yes, make mine a double, thank you!
Posted in: Cheers
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jam_sandwich
Girl on the right, she looks like my ex... although obviously NOT her,
Posted in: Cheers
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jam_sandwich
I'm in the "West" right now, North America actually. Girls here aren't bad... what's with the attitude that's everyone is talking about? Every girl here has not given me attitude, the ones that do are the exception to the rule. You know, if you treat them with respect, they tend to treat you the same. Who says you can only be Charisma man in Japan (or Asia(?
Posted in: The return of Charisma Man
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jam_sandwich
Am I the only one who prefers "western" women to Japanese?
Everyguy gets "yellow fever', but it's usually just a phase right? They find help eventually... don't they?
Posted in: The return of Charisma Man
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jam_sandwich
Sounds like someone is rocking the boat, and is about to get hammered down. (don't you love mixed metapohors). Seriously though, I commend his ambition, since many Japanese have gaikokugo-phobia, this is a pretty tall order. I do hope it succeeds, if not at least somewhat, to prove as a model to other Japanese companies. This country needs all the internationalization it can get. if it fails, I agree that many will blame it on some sort of "unique Japanese mind" that cannot comprehend foriegn languages, and the status quo will prevail.
Posted in: Rakuten's decision on English not welcomed by everyone
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jam_sandwich
I guess the imperial flag is the equivalent of the Confederate flag in the States. Meaning it's probably only waved around by losers in pick-ups (or Japan's case black) trucks. Funny how every culture has it's own flavor of redneck.
Posted in: Anti-Cove
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jam_sandwich
I wouldn't necessary say so, most people can't be bothered unless it's a substantial amount
Posted in: Navigating the intricacies of Japan’s gift-giving protocol
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jam_sandwich
no way! my basketball coach did the same. What a useful mnemonic! Don`t eat the stuff myself, after I moved from our farm, store-bought beef tasted like someone deficated on it. Never went back to beef after that. Not even "wagyu" could coax me from my withdraw.
Posted in: Whirlwind tour through the world of beef
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jam_sandwich
The thing with Japanese gift-giving traditions is that it
s completely obligatory. You have to follow protocol! Where Im from (the "west"), theres not even a protocol, and most people shun receiving gifts for deeds done. Do a good deed for your neighbour, dont expect some money for it; sometime later the favor eventually gets returned. Return a wallet, dont ask for money. Where Im from youll be the one that seen as greedy; like the only reson you returned it was to make a profit, and not to help someone in need. Thats the reason why Japanese are seem so honest,because theres a incentive to do it. To me, this seems less genuine. Like someone begrudgingly does it for you because society forces you. Superficially though, it looks like everyone is altruitistic.Posted in: Navigating the intricacies of Japan’s gift-giving protocol
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jam_sandwich
Well, on the opposite side of things, in my home country it would be rude to request something if your wallet is found. It does cheapen the "good samaritan" aspect if reciprocation is automatically assumed in the process. I think maybe that's why Westerner's just don't bother with this huge elaborate gift giving. A gift is always better when it's never expected.
Posted in: Navigating the intricacies of Japan’s gift-giving protocol