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[Mike L.]

I'd let it go but make sure you show up on time for the next one and drink and eat everything in sight. Be sure to order extra drinks while you're at it!

It would be "un-Japanese" of them to complain because that's the way things go here!!!!!!!

[Big John Stud]

spidey wrote:

The next day I let everyone one know of my displeasure from the night before. Most of the staff just shrugged their shoulders and said "that's just how it is." A common statement made here in Japan. I also said that I had lost a lot of respect for the people involved for the same reason..."that's just the way it is." That was about a year ago...and for the people involved it has long been water that has run under the bridge. But in my little book of "strikes", the school and the people in question definitely have 1 or 2 strikes against them. And I have become all the more wiser since. S

Wow dude! I am sure your school and most of your colleagues there now have many strikes against you! But I do understand your point of view!

[spidey]

You're probably right...

...such is the assimilation process of living in a different culture.

But in my book, what happened that night superseded any differences in culture. To me it was strictly a matter of common sense. Oh well...live and learn.

S

[Big John Stud]

spidey wrote:

You're probably right... ...such is the assimilation process of living in a different culture. But in my book, what happened that night superseded any differences in culture. To me it was strictly a matter of common sense. Oh well...live and learn. S

So what happened? Everyone just got really drunk and ate too much! I have meant many Japanese teachers who agree with me. So I understand why they drink so much. I for example resent being there, and keep thinking of how I could of better used the money so I end up drinking more than I should.

[Big John Stud]

spidey wrote:

You're probably right... ...such is the assimilation process of living in a different culture. But in my book, what happened that night superseded any differences in culture. To me it was strictly a matter of common sense. Oh well...live and learn. S

So what happened? Everyone just got really drunk and ate too much! I have meant many Japanese teachers who agree with me. So I understand why they drink so much. I for example resent being there, and keep thinking of how I could of better used the money so I end up drinking more than I should. Get this the irony of this year it is on my birthday.