A snippet of life in Japan

Japanese babies never...NEVER...cry.

School dances don't exist.

Japanese people always apologize for not being better at English:

Bill Collector:
Me: I'm sorry, I don't understand, can you speak more slowly?
Bill Collector: No, no, it's my fault. I must learn to speak English better.

This is very typical...I try to imagine a Canadian bill collector being patient with a non-English speaking client...unlikely.

Japanese high school girls wear OBSCENELY short skirts.

There are many bars and restaurants where you sit on the floor.

Young Japanese children are very well behaved.

Despite the fact that Japan is over 95% Japanese, about half of the stores' signs are in English, not Japanese characters.

Clipping your toenails in the staff room is A-OK.

So is gargling in the staff room sink.

If the train is a minute late, people are NOT happy. (it's only happened to me once since I've been here).

When you buy a train ticket from the machine, an animated woman bows and thanks you.

Worst thing about Japan: No Central heating.

Best thing about Japan: Best service in the world.