no disrespect.....but its hard to run off with a 50" flat screen when your 5'5" and 120 lbs.
Major difference between the Japanese and the US
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As far as I know, New Orleans didn't have power during Katrina (at least the affected parts). Having visited Japan and having friends there, I can easily say Japan is the most civilized country on earth when it comes to most things. The mindset in the US and most parts of Europe is "me me me" while in Japan it's more of "us us us".
I think the Japanese are cool n all and they have an interesting cultural history which was changed forever when foreign ships sailed to their land and brought things like electricity, telephone service, incandescent lighting etc........
They are great at improving things since Dr. Deming showed them how.
They have come a long way since the fuedalism of the 1800's
LOL, They are smarter? and what car in Japan can transport a 50" TV?
I know your gonna say that they are more honorable......eh tell that to the yakuza
with that said, the tragedy is a sad matter but Im sure they will pull through with flying colors.
more holes in this entire theory:
"It has long been understood by disaster researchers that
both the general public and organizational actors tend to
believe in various disaster myths. Notions that disasters
are accompanied by looting, social disorganization, and
deviant behavior are examples of such myths. Research
shows that the mass media play a significant role in promulgating
erroneous beliefs about disaster behavior.
Following Hurricane Katrina, the response of disaster
victims was framed by the media in ways that greatly
exaggerated the incidence and severity of looting and
lawlessness. Media reports initially employed a âcivil
unrestâ frame and later characterized victim behavior
as equivalent to urban warfare. The media emphasis on
lawlessness and the need for strict social control both
reflects and reinforces political discourse calling for a
greater role for the military in disaster management.
Such policy positions are indicators of the strength of
militarism as an ideology in the United States."
more: http://www.colorado.edu/hazards/res...tter Annals paper Tierney Bevc Kuligowski.pdf
"It has long been understood by disaster researchers that
both the general public and organizational actors tend to
believe in various disaster myths. Notions that disasters
are accompanied by looting, social disorganization, and
deviant behavior are examples of such myths. Research
shows that the mass media play a significant role in promulgating
erroneous beliefs about disaster behavior.
Following Hurricane Katrina, the response of disaster
victims was framed by the media in ways that greatly
exaggerated the incidence and severity of looting and
lawlessness. Media reports initially employed a âcivil
unrestâ frame and later characterized victim behavior
as equivalent to urban warfare. The media emphasis on
lawlessness and the need for strict social control both
reflects and reinforces political discourse calling for a
greater role for the military in disaster management.
Such policy positions are indicators of the strength of
militarism as an ideology in the United States."
more: http://www.colorado.edu/hazards/res...tter Annals paper Tierney Bevc Kuligowski.pdf
There are many misconceptions in what you wrote, so:
1. The first Americans in Japan FORCED Japan to trade with them with the threat of military action. Deming arrived much later and at that point (actually before WW2) Japan was already industrially and technologically advanced.
Some are mentioned here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_inventions
2. There are plenty of bigger cars in Japan that can carry a 50" TV and the smaller ones are often smartly built so you could fit it in as well. Don't be ignorant.
3. Yakuza isn't some innocent organization for sure but honor is very big, even in this day and age. The cutting off of fingers for mistakes is still practiced in this day and age.
"The nail that stands out will be hammered down." -- Japanese Proverb
The Japanese have always intrigued me as a culture in their generosity,sacrifice,dedication,ability to work together as a unit,etc.....but what i`ve always seen as a contradiction is their humility or lack of it.
I believve it was the Prime minister that had to back track his statement of the current events as a "divine intervention for Japans egoism".....most westerner that have spent a significant amount of time in the land of the risng sun have relayed this mindset of "superiority" vs. all people other than their own.
Is this simply a misunderstanding or is this an accurate mindest?
as stated,the direct feedback i have recieved from westerners have been consistent with borderline arrogance/superiority....what does this stem from or is it misinterpreted as pride?
welcome comments.
I believve it was the Prime minister that had to back track his statement of the current events as a "divine intervention for Japans egoism".....most westerner that have spent a significant amount of time in the land of the risng sun have relayed this mindset of "superiority" vs. all people other than their own.
Is this simply a misunderstanding or is this an accurate mindest?
as stated,the direct feedback i have recieved from westerners have been consistent with borderline arrogance/superiority....what does this stem from or is it misinterpreted as pride?
welcome comments.