Yesterday went to a dinner party at my friend's place at Seputeh. We were a guest to a Japanese, Mr. S, from Fukushima (north of Tokyo). It's a steamboat dinner.
Anyway, to cut the story short, I was introduced to this Sake from Nagano. Wow, believe it or not, the taste was good! But when you start to drink it over and over without realising, you will be heading to land of doom. I felt drunk after a while. Damn!
With the dinner going on smoothly, we had some cultural exchange done during our after dinner drinking sessions. Yes, sessions with the "s". (BTW, this Japanese fellow has a storage of all wines and other alcoholics). Anyway, during our cross cultural exchange, I found out something amusing which I would love to share.
Firstly, Japanese people work very hard (frankly, I am not sure whether they are genuinely working or just to pretend to stay in office, so boss presumes you work the hardest and handsome year-end reward comes after). And, that's explain why last train 11:00 pm has high traffic flow similar to the morning rush.
Secondly, because Japanese people (refers to men) work hard, and to focus on the work, 100% of their salary goes to the "Finance Minister", a.k.a. wife, who will then take care of all the expenses, including husband's pocket money. Mr. S (the Japanese friend) has about 6% of his monthly salary as pocket money, while the others are unknown to him. Where did all the money go? No wonder housewives could afford Prada, Gucci or even LV.
Thirdly, Japanese, men and women alike, are two-faced. In front, it's smiley face, but when you turn your back, the evil look is at place. So scary! A recount from my Japanese trip, a Swedes commented, "Japanese are shallow but nice, I like it!" Well, in Malaysia, there are these people too. But, at least we don't put on the smiley face all the time if we don't feel like it.
Forthly, in case of divorce, husband has to compensate everything, though all money is already with the wife.
Fifth, if you commit suicide at the rail or even fall from high building, which causes unnecessary problems to others, the family members of the dead will have to compensate to the related parties.
Interesting to know. There were so many have been discussed, but I found these few are amusing to be recorded.
After our conversation over wine, I realised I still prefer Malaysia more - a melting pot of everything in the world.
At least, we are just what we are. No wonder life is so pleasant!