Posted in: Stocking up See in context
smithinjapan: sure, you are right, checked with post office they dont know anything about delivery ie they can not guarantee on time delivery, but what would you do? It is even more painful just to observe situation like it is without being able to help your friends
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Posted in: Stocking up See in context
Zenny11: oh, this is true, i know it. you cant send to japan any fresh product, but canned / conserved food, chocolates etc are ok
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Posted in: Stocking up See in context
Zenny11: sorry, didn't get you. what do you mean exactly?
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Posted in: Stocking up See in context
I was just thinking… I can send some food to my friends, but how can I send them water? And they need water first… all this makes me so sad…
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Posted in: Tearful Sawajiri confirms plan to divorce, promises to change attitude See in context
24 and 46...imho very big age difference
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Posted in: Which item is on your must-buy list for this year? See in context
evening gown / ball dress and maybe Ipad
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Posted in: Last-minute shopping See in context
sugoi) i adore food markets and in Japan they are really great. happy new year everyone)
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Posted in: Rabbit season See in context
Happy New Year everyone)) Singaporean- thanks for Rabbits)) i am a little Rabbit, looking forward for New Year))
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Posted in: Emi Takei becomes youngest ever winner of Best Dresser Award See in context
Aya is very beautiful and this dress is just so nice
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Posted in: Gloom, anger spreads as European economies teeter See in context
WillieB: fully agree. idea about united Europe is good, but very bad realisation of this project
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Posted in: Ken Matsudaira's wife found dead in apparent suicide See in context
I am shocked… It is really strange- sometimes you look on all these famous, rich, successful people and you think they must be happiest people in the world. Apparently to be and to look like are two different things. Another thing- “ suicide” can be not really “ suicide” ...
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Posted in: Platinum lady See in context
very nice, i must say Ginza Tanaka has very nice jewellery pieces
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Posted in: What is the best way to resolve the territorial dispute between Japan and Russia over the four islands off Hokkaido? See in context
leave it like it is
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Posted in: Finnair to increase flights to Asia See in context
did it twice, Helsinki - Osaka. First time flight wasn't good, but very cheap. Second time- very good flight and still for very good value. Good points- they are always on time, airport is friendly user, very good and positive experience.
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Posted in: Merkel: German multiculturalism has 'utterly failed' See in context
Of course, when economy was good and country was in need of workers, nobody did care if they speak language, if they respect rules etc, but now when economic situation is bad, they are complaining about “ bad immigrants”. This is a good example how hypocrite politicians are.
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Posted in: In Japan, the customer is not king See in context
Well, to cut long story short: imho- pay first the price, then request service. Otherwise it is ridiculous and naïve to ask for special treatment. And of course, in all western countries hamburgers are tailor made upon each customer’s demand)))
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Posted in: What makes Japanese women say, 'I never want to see that jerk again!' See in context
Hmm, I am thinking right now…what is so bad in asking questions like “ do you have a boy friend? why did you beak up”. Of course, it depends on situation, but a guy might ask a girl to go out just for a drink and then he wants to check if this girl would be “available”. I don’t think there are not non appropriate questions / topics, there are non appropriate situations to ask / discuss certain things
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Posted in: What makes Japanese women say, 'I never want to see that jerk again!' See in context
Yuri: We can watch sport with men as well)) instead of beer – red wine))
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Posted in: French strikes disrupt life, shut Eiffel Tower See in context
Oui, c’est la merde, sorry for my French. Strikes in France became already same as festivals in Brazil, all activities are stopping for a time being and nobody cares about anyone. Great. Not great if you live in France or you have to travel via France during these days. Very sad reality that it is not really about labour conditions but just one more opportunity to hang around with your friends/ camarades doing nothing
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Posted in: What makes Japanese women say, 'I never want to see that jerk again!' See in context
Chatting with my numerous Japanese girl friends, I do realised that women everywhere are same))) basic line – we don’t like selfish men))
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Posted in: In Japan, the customer is not king See in context
Klein2: I propose to call Mc Donald’s and other fast food chain off our discussion because it is simply not a food. It is a chain. I don’t want that it sounds arrogant but you get what you are looking for. If you go to fast food chain, it will remind any way fast food quality, in some places it can be “ better”, in some it can be worst, but idea is the same- no tailor made service. It will be different story when you go to the family owned restaurant where people are interested to get and to keep their customers; where there is personal communication etc. that’s why I propose to compare things which are comparable…
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Posted in: Praemium Imperiale laureates See in context
i adore them! Sophia Loren the one of the most talented, charming, beautiful and class actress ever. For Maurizio Pollini- I went to his concert given in Musikverein in Vienna and this was something unbelievable, an unique experience.
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Posted in: In Japan, the customer is not king See in context
First of all- please stop referring to mc Donald as to a restaurant. Mc Donald is jut nothing, fast food chain. It is not a food by its definition. Regarding customer service- I would say it became much better. In good restaurant they always accept some “exceptions” from orders and ready to provide tailor made service. In Osaka in oysters’ bar/ restaurant they were ok when I asked them if I can have some dishes from menu and combine them as I wanted. Same goes for beauty shops and high class end boutiques. I was desperately looking for a one ring, and they brought it from Nagano to Tokyo, my size, exactly what I wanted. No, you can say whatever you want, but for me Japanese customer service is really the best ever.
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Posted in: Rock 'n' Roll Circus Tour See in context
very cheap look, could be much better...
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Posted in: What's the best way to deal with screaming or badly-behaved children at airports and on planes so that they don't drive other passengers crazy? See in context
Guys, it is so funny, thanks a lot)) it seems to be that most people here can win prize of “ best solicitor for crying kids” )))Honestly I have been lucky, have never had this problem. Oh non, just one, baby was crying but very short, then I supposed he has got his prosac/ sleeping tablets/ scotch etc…
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Posted in: How do you feel when someone you are greeting wants to hug you or kiss you on the cheek? When is it appropriate and do you think the custom can be misinterpreted in some cultures, such as Japan, for e See in context
Well, if it is really stranger – then it is not appropriate. But in Europe it is normal greeting way between friends, family members and acquaintances. My Japanese friends who have lived abroad do same way when we are meeting.
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Posted in: What do you think of Facebook? See in context
donkusai: fully agreed, facebook is great for keeping in touch with people who don't live nearby. but i dont share any private information via facebook and just have my profile picture. i am using another site, similar style like facebook)
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Posted in: Former yakuza Tatsuya Shindo turns to God See in context
Omg! He is so handsome. I totally agree with LoveUSA., there is passion in his eyes.
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Posted in: In your experience, which country's tourists are the least well-behaved whenever you have seen them out and about? See in context
Chinese. Sometimes Russians can be quite annoying
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Posted in: Japan, China, S Korea eye foreign ministerial talks in Tokyo on March 22
Posted in: Japan, China, S Korea eye foreign ministerial talks in Tokyo on March 22
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Posted in: China removes its buoy from Japan's EEZ near Senkakus