Why is Lorraine essentially naked at a bar? The guy checking her out is clothed. No wonder he is taking a gander.

It works if you flap the T as is often the case in American English (becomes a D sound)

Financial institutions in Japan ask the same thing. It is because Americans have to pay tax to American even when they don’t live in America. It just means there is more paperwork apparently.

I’m a permanent resident of Japan and am raising a family here. I think you would get better responses if you posed more specific questions, or provided examples of what kind of misunderstandings people have experienced and posted about online.

I find Japan a pleasant place to live, but it is far from perfect, just like any society. The cost of living is quite reasonable compared to many other countries, which makes the lower salaries go further.

People are generally friendly, but you sometimes have to read between the lines, as people tend to be less direct so as to avoid confrontation (“It is a little difficult” is a polite way to say “No!” for example).

Anyway, if you have any other questions I’ll be around.

Rental companies should try putting some stickers inside the vehicle which indicate where the manual door release is. It wouldn’t cost much and would at least save people unfamiliar with Teslas from getting trapped like this.

Worryingly, examination of those recently deceased has found high levels of dihydrogen monoxide in their bodies, leading scientists to ponder whether every person who knowingly or unknowingly consumes this chemical will actually one day die.

Not uncommon here in Japan, either. People leave phones/handbags to reserve a table when they go to order at the counter (at a cafe etc). It's nice not to have to constantly worry about theft as much as other some countries. Not to say that there is no crime because that's not true.

Hey dude your family comes first. Don’t even worry about this project.

I hope for all the best for the family member affected by this.

It is surprising to realise that this is not more common. In Japan, basically every home and apartment comes with rooftop antennas and coaxial connections in multiple rooms. No need to pay for cable TV (BS and CS) unless you want to get more channels.

Wow, what a scam!

There have been numerous ddos attacks etc on the site recently. Rudd, the operator has been very forthcoming with information.

Conversely, AC is much less common in places like France and Japan, and it's not just because they're too cheap.

I assure you that practically every household in Japan has an air conditioner these days. Maybe not some decades ago but things have changed, including the climate. And companies are legally required to keep offices at no higher than 28°C, too.

Wow I just checked and mine is at 25gb on iPhone 13, so no AI stuff.

It’s not about losing face. It is the fact that seishain, or permanent employees are very hard to fire. The company needs to keep a record of the employee’s failures.

In addition, the company needs to implement and execute improvement plans. The results of those need to be reviewed. The next plan has to be implemented. And so on.

Only when they fail to show improvement a certain number of times (I don’t know exactly) can they be legally fired. You can’t just fire someone like in the U.S. style of at will employment. That would be a lawsuit waiting to happen.

So it is easier and cheaper to “persuade” the employee to resign.

However, this terrible behavior is considered to be power harassment, and all large companies now have ethics hotlines. Also, companies have to provide annual trainings on issues like this. So, I hope this practice is decreasing.

I guess it is to hold the compressor for a split system air conditioner.

All airplanes are still using leaded fuels

Jet fuel doesn’t contain lead. Only the avgas used by smaller planes with piston engines.

Still, it’s unbelievable that this fuel is still being used in 2024!

When I first moved here I was quick to learn that it was considered impolite or rude to walk and eat.

It is frowned upon unless in certain settings (festival, food trucks etc) generally. However, it seems to be changing a bit with the younger generation.

However, parents still teach their children that it is not something that should be done.

And I generally don’t do it as it makes me self conscious. I’d prefer to stop and “pull over” to eat or drink something.

Also for SEO when they are online.

tatemae is the romanisation. It is your public attitude, which may be different to your real attitude (hon’ne).

Do it every day. It is expected behavior in Japan. Before moving here I thought it was weird, though. Seems a reasonable idea both from an oral hygiene perspective and not wanting to have bad breath around co-workers and customers. Win, win.