This whole thing kind of makes me want to move to Japan and have my kids grow up Japanese. Polite, respectful, educated… what’s not to like?
Except for the way they write. How on Earth did those people not take the incredibly simple step of coming up with a phonetic alphabet? Seriously, it’s not that hard. 20 something letters and….. voila no more fucking around with thousands of ridiculous symbols. Think of the waste of brainpower that goes into memorizing kanji every year. Think of how hard it makes other people to learn their writing system, which is a loss for them.
Japanese people rule. No looting at all. Standing patiently in line for supplies. Not blaming the government for its response. Dealing with the disaster the best they can.
Too bad Americans are such a bunch of bitches whenever a disaster strikes. Blame blame blame blame blame.
one bathroom growing up for me too, and in most apartments ive lived in only had bathroom. the one in harlem had a toilet room in the maid’s room off the kitchen.
one bathroom should be fine. im sorry but if you can’t time and schedule your pee and bowel movements like a civilized human being, you have issues and should see a nutritionist.
THE REPUBLICAN MEN’S LUNCH CLUB WILL MEET FOR LUNCH ON THURSDAY
PROBABLY AT GRAND SICHUAN ON 2ND AVENUE BETWEEN 55TH AND 56TH
11:45 AM
EVERYONE IS INVITED
[Arkady, I saw your note about it being St Patty’s Day – so what you’re saying is the Chinese waitstaff is all going to be too wasted to serve us? The Chinese restaurant is going to be wall to wall drunken Irish??]
lechacal, unlike the Chinese, the Japanese HAVE developed a modern alphabet to supplement Kanji…Hiragana & Katagana.
Please try and be more informed before plathering away next time.
Also, leave “things Asian” to me or at least consult me before making a fool out of yourself
One bathroom, powder room in the basement. 3 adults, 2 kids, 1 live-in maid.
55th is a long way uptown, but I might be able to make it on Thursday.
Live news feed from Japan in English
http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv43296023
One bathroom 4 kids
This whole thing kind of makes me want to move to Japan and have my kids grow up Japanese. Polite, respectful, educated… what’s not to like?
Except for the way they write. How on Earth did those people not take the incredibly simple step of coming up with a phonetic alphabet? Seriously, it’s not that hard. 20 something letters and….. voila no more fucking around with thousands of ridiculous symbols. Think of the waste of brainpower that goes into memorizing kanji every year. Think of how hard it makes other people to learn their writing system, which is a loss for them.
Lech, cant attend lunch as I’m only in NYC office on Fridays.
Japanese people rule. No looting at all. Standing patiently in line for supplies. Not blaming the government for its response. Dealing with the disaster the best they can.
Too bad Americans are such a bunch of bitches whenever a disaster strikes. Blame blame blame blame blame.
one bathroom growing up for me too, and in most apartments ive lived in only had bathroom. the one in harlem had a toilet room in the maid’s room off the kitchen.
one bathroom should be fine. im sorry but if you can’t time and schedule your pee and bowel movements like a civilized human being, you have issues and should see a nutritionist.
*rob*
NOTICE OF MEETING
THE REPUBLICAN MEN’S LUNCH CLUB WILL MEET FOR LUNCH ON THURSDAY
PROBABLY AT GRAND SICHUAN ON 2ND AVENUE BETWEEN 55TH AND 56TH
11:45 AM
EVERYONE IS INVITED
[Arkady, I saw your note about it being St Patty’s Day – so what you’re saying is the Chinese waitstaff is all going to be too wasted to serve us? The Chinese restaurant is going to be wall to wall drunken Irish??]