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Dec 02 2008 4 Comments

Japanese lubrication lenience?

There’s no denying that the societal pressure Japan puts on its people can be suffocating — some would say even insufferable. And that’s arguably nothing compared to the almost systematic overwork and wearing down of the workforce. Yet as far as getting lairy and lagered-up is concerned, the country can be almost lovingly lenient.

Meaning that whereas Britain for example is always banging on about binge-drinking and being disciplined, in Tokyo — or at least on its metro — manners are much more important. So, instead of trying to persuade people to make do with moderation,

Japanese drinking manners

they are merely petitioned to get plastered in private rather than in public.

Categorized: Culture, Food and Drink

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  1. headbang8 says

    12/2/2008 at 5:24 pm

    Subtle cultural cue. A bare foot in a public place. Shockingly bad etiquette!

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  2. phossil says

    12/2/2008 at 10:48 pm

    I think that metro ad can actually work in here!!

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  3. yonasu says

    12/3/2008 at 5:11 am

    That’s actually a good ad! I’m fine with drunks on the streets, but on the bus/train it’s so annoying! If they actually did what that guy in the pic is doing though, it would be a bit funny ^^

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  4. Maria says

    7/6/2010 at 9:06 pm

    well if you do that in Greece you are considered to be an alcoholic.
    if you do that in public with lots of friends it’s socially accepted and fine.
    and if you ask me I prefer the japanese way.
    by far!!!!!

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