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Tales Gubes's avatar

Oh wow, this is such a good introduction to how to behave in Japan (or in life in general, even?). Thank you for putting it down in words! 😊

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Shawn Brooks's avatar

Thank you for the kind words! Its not that I've never done these types of things though, its also a reminder to myself.

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Made in DNA's avatar

JFC, I think I just had a heart attack.

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Shawn Brooks's avatar

No need to worry, keep on keeping on.

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Sutee Dee's avatar

The people causing the problems won’t take the time to read a post like this ...

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Shawn Brooks's avatar

Unfortunately true. I can only hope....

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Jack Krown's avatar

Seriously? That Somali guy is now known to the Japanese. I was convinced that only (deeply ashamed and appalled) foreigners would have the faintest clue. Shit.

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Shawn Brooks's avatar

Oh yeah he's been talked about on the Sunday morning news. Super embarrassing.

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Jack Krown's avatar

Hhhhhhhhhh

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Tales Gubes's avatar

Funny that you mention that, since as I was reading your text, I was also remembering all the times I was a nuisance to Japanese standards, from loudly laughing with my group of international friends within the train to stopping in the middle of a crowded street. I guess society always involves a learning curve? ☺️

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