Back from Japan in Minnesota for a Few Months

[mmmmm...beer 802]

Intital observations after being gone awhile.

I really forgot about how out of hand this tipping culture in the States has become.  Anyone who hands you something apparently deserves extra compensation.

It's like a horrible late night law commercial.  "Have you ever had to hand something to someone?  You may be entitled to compensation!"

I guess I'm spoiled by Japan.  You don't tip.

Tipping in Japan is generally considered rude and is not expected. This is because Japanese service culture emphasizes "omotenashi", which means hospitality and ensuring customers are well taken care of, without the expectation of additional compensation.

Japanese culture emphasizes harmony, humility, and mutual respect. Offering a tip can unintentionally disrupt that balance.

Fast food prices went off the rails! 

$17.20 for two softshell tacos, some OLES, and a pop?!  

Food portions are restaurants are huge.  Both my daughter and I could no even come close to finishing the food.

Aaand... last but not least, my 16 year old daughter said, "Why is everyone so fat?  Most of the girls I see my age are HUGE?!"

Anyway... weathers nice.  It was getting humid as fuh in Japan.

We'll be here in Minnesota/North Dakota until the second week in July.  Then drive down and visit the boy in the Space Force in Colorado Springs.  Then out to say hello to my Mah in Washington State.  Most likely driving back in Minneapolis through ID MT, and ND to fly back out to Tokyo sometime at the beginning of August.

It is good to be home and be understood/understand everything.  You start too feel too damned stranger in a strange land after awhile.

 

[seafoam1 2,913]

So...you are cheap. Got it..

But people here don't tip everyone who hands them something. Just saying...

[thegeneral 3,100]

I gave just the tip in Japan. Was plenty!

[mmmmm...beer 802]

3 minutes ago, seafoam1 said:

So...you are cheap. Got it..

But people here don't tip everyone who hands them something. Just saying...

Annnd your a negative fock.  So... go away.

[seafoam1 2,913]

2 minutes ago, mmmmm...beer said:

Annnd your a negative fock.  So... go away.

Talk about negative.. You start out with a lie. 

"I  really forgot about how out of hand this tipping culture in the States has become.  Anyone who hands you something apparently deserves extra compensation."

[mmmmm...beer 802]

6 minutes ago, seafoam1 said:

Talk about negative.. You start out with a lie. 

"I  really forgot about how out of hand this tipping culture in the States has become.  Anyone who hands you something apparently deserves extra compensation."

You bring zero positive to this place.  All you are is a negative space.  It's not wonder you all sit here jerking each other off over and over.  What focking pathetic existence you must lead.  You are ignored.

[seafoam1 2,913]

Just now, mmmmm...beer said:

You bring zero positive to this place.  All you are is a negative space.  It's not wonder you all sit here serving each other off over and over.  What focking pathetic existence you must lead.  You are ignored.

So you can't even approach the whole point of your thread. Got it. 

[Bier Meister 1,686]

@mmmmm...beer

 

welcome back 

[mmmmm...beer 802]

12 minutes ago, Bier Meister said:

@mmmmm...beer

 

welcome back 

Thanks Bro... how come Gypsy isn't fixing our site?  

[Bier Meister 1,686]

Just now, mmmmm...beer said:

Thanks Bro... how come Gypsy isn't fixing our site?  

[posty 2,669]

Welcome back state-side mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...

[Meglamaniac 446]

24 minutes ago, mmmmm...beer said:

Thanks Bro... how come Gypsy isn't fixing our site?  

Cause it's tooooooo broken

 

Welcome back

[Hardcore troubadour 15,224]

What kind of beer do you drink there? I stuck to Bud back in the 80’s. 

[Meglamaniac 446]

10 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said:

What kind of beer do you drink there? I stuck to Bud back in the 80’s. 

I've thrown down a few ichibans

[Fnord 2,173]

1 hour ago, mmmmm...beer said:

Intital observations after being gone awhile.

I really forgot about how out of hand this tipping culture in the States has become.  Anyone who hands you something apparently deserves extra compensation.

It's like a horrible late night law commercial.  "Have you ever had to hand something to someone?  You may be entitled to compensation!"

I guess I'm spoiled by Japan.  You don't tip.

Tipping in Japan is generally considered rude and is not expected. This is because Japanese service culture emphasizes "omotenashi", which means hospitality and ensuring customers are well taken care of, without the expectation of additional compensation.

Japanese culture emphasizes harmony, humility, and mutual respect. Offering a tip can unintentionally disrupt that balance.

Fast food prices went off the rails! 

$17.20 for two softshell tacos, some OLES, and a pop?!  

Food portions are restaurants are huge.  Both my daughter and I could no even come close to finishing the food.

Aaand... last but not least, my 16 year old daughter said, "Why is everyone so fat?  Most of the girls I see my age are HUGE?!"

Anyway... weathers nice.  It was getting humid as fuh in Japan.

We'll be here in Minnesota/North Dakota until the second week in July.  Then drive down and visit the boy in the Space Force in Colorado Springs.  Then out to say hello to my Mah in Washington State.  Most likely driving back in Minneapolis through ID MT, and ND to fly back out to Tokyo sometime at the beginning of August.

It is good to be home and be understood/understand everything.  You start too feel too damned stranger in a strange land after awhile.

 

Welcome back to the great white north; enjoy your stay! You certainly picked the right time of year.

[Hardcore troubadour 15,224]

14 minutes ago, Meglamaniac said:

I've thrown down a few ichibans

I tried the Japanese stuff but I was young and Bud still tasted great. 

[Drizzay 712]

Welcome back to this wonderful state!  The weather is finally getting warm.  It was a wet, cold spring.

[BunnysBastatrds 2,404]

 Good to know you’re doing well and your family. Did you get kanchoed? And Shapiro is a somewhat amok beer.

[mmmmm...beer 802]

10 hours ago, Hardcore troubadour said:

What kind of beer do you drink there? I stuck to Bud back in the 80’s. 

Sapporo... but I pretty much quit drinking last year.  Just meh... no bang for the buck.  Catch a little buzz and feel like hot garbage for days.

[mmmmm...beer 802]

10 hours ago, Drizzay said:

Welcome back to this wonderful state!  The weather is finally getting warm.  It was a wet, cold spring.

Yeah I've noticed.  Its the freaking middle of June and chilly.