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How tall are you, if I may ask?
I'm 186.5cm
You are a little taller than me. Don't get me wrong, it's not like I'm on display, but the fact that I can see them makes things a little unsettling.
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How tall are you, if I may ask?
I'm 186.5cm
And that would be practicality according to whom? Every Japanese person in the country? And was it an unanimous decision?Bunshinsaba> this isnt a cultural argument this is about the practicality and mechanics of a restroom system. .
Many Japanese people I know prefer western style over Japanese style. .
Your example, while amusing, really doesnt make sense cuz the majority of people have nothing to complain about with Western style toilets.
Bunshinsaba> Well, I'm not the one who made those comments. I'm strictly speaking about the practicality and ease use of the Japanese style facilities..
And telling me you have lived here for 10 years, and have a Japanese wife doesnt make me take your opinions anymore seriously than I already would. I've lived here for 4 years and have been closely involved with Japanese people for 8... so what??
In public, even today, I'll take whatever is available when the need arises. In fact, back then, in the majority of houses, there was only an open-pit squat type as a flush squat toilet was a luxury and a sit-down toilet was a godsend! I didn't complain (or even think about for that matter) as it was their country and their culture. I learned to adapt without whining about it to anyone who would listen.
Cheers Pachipro... my point exactly; their country.... their culture... learn to adapt without whining!
I've never subscribed to the view that, as a foreigner, one must never complain about any aspect of Japanese life.
I quite agree with you Taiko666 as I often had my own complaints about Japan and we all know we can come up with many. Perhaps I used the wrong word (whining) and over reacted a bit as I have had my fill of complaints from foreigners while I lived in Japan who were constantly putting down the Japanese and their culture because it didn't fit with their view of their world. Heck, most didn't even take the time to learn the language or culture.Taiko666 said:I've never subscribed to the view that, as a foreigner, one must never complain about any aspect of Japanese life. Of course, one should endeavour to avoid offending people... that's why if you have a gripe, letting off steam on JREF is better than possibly upsetting your Japanese family/friends/colleagues.
It's kind of off-topic, but I do think that some foreigners complain for no reason. They should know when to complain and when to keep it to themselves. I do not believe this forum is here for venting frustration. (But this forum is very strange, they allow irrational complaints, but complaining about the complaining is not allowed!)☝I quite agree with you Taiko666 as I often had my own complaints about Japan and we all know we can come up with many. Perhaps I used the wrong word (whining) and over reacted a bit as I have had my fill of complaints from foreigners while I lived in Japan who were constantly putting down the Japanese and their culture because it didn't fit with their view of their world. Heck, most didn't even take the time to learn the language or culture.
Correct ... they also are used in Germany to a lesser degree, Italy and indeed many central European countries - the sole exceptions may be Britain and Ireland.But remember, the OP is not even "Western"?
Let's focus on the topic "sit-down toilets vs squat toilets".
It's not so much about "the West vs Japan"?
I've heard of these squat toilets being referred to as "Turkish toilets", and I've heard that the French also have these types in their country!]
Interesting!! I need to check those out!Correct ... they also are used in Germany to a lesser degree, Italy and indeed many central European countries - the sole exceptions may be Britain and Ireland.
Several years ago? Are you sure? You mean several decades ago?Interesting!! I need to check those out!
During my one and only visit to Hong Kong several years ago, I discovered I had to squat down over a hole (yes! just a hole) with my legs on very thin planks when I went to powder my nose(?) at a McDonalds...