It seems you are adjusting as quickly as you can to the very nuanced daily norms in Japan. I imagine it's a lot to learn, some of which comes through trial and error. You and Raghav are both such observant and thoughtful travelers!
I can imagine other foreigners not being observant to the nuances of how to do things. And I can see how they’d seem so blundering and heavy handed to people living here!
It seems you are adjusting as quickly as you can to the very nuanced daily norms in Japan. I imagine it's a lot to learn, some of which comes through trial and error. You and Raghav are both such observant and thoughtful travelers!
I don't think any native English speaker could truly feel comfortable saying "Supa chiki" with conviction lol
And the crosswalk music would've definitely scared me! :)
I think we're on the same page in regards to "supa chiki" lolllll
The pressure for conformity there is both a bane and a blessing. Glad you are becoming aware of them as some Americans can't figure it out.
I can imagine other foreigners not being observant to the nuances of how to do things. And I can see how they’d seem so blundering and heavy handed to people living here!