I never realised that I had so many great stuff in Japan when I lived there...
It's been tough to get used to the life in the US.
First of all, no many things are automated here in the U.S.
I rarely had to open doors in Japan. Most of them are automated.
I went to watch a movie with my husband maybe 3 days after I arrived in San Diego.
I was shocked that I had to push the heavy door.
No wonder why I have really weak arms.
I bought tuna cans to make my husband's favorite Mexican Tuna salad.
Shiiiiit, I can not open them. There is no tub to pull.
My husband is like.. "haha of course you need a can opener".
Really??? What century are you living?????? I haven't seen a can opener for decades.
I remember my mom was using one when I was still in elementary school.
Anyway I went to buy one of those ancient tools next day.
There are more.
One day my husband and I went to a bank to open up my saving account.
When we got there, It was 12:30. The business hours is from 8:00 to 13:00.
So my husband and I were glad that we could make it.
I did not want to keep all the cash I broght from Japan at home just for security.
I told the receptionist that I wanted to open a new account.
She said, "well we are closing in 30 minutes. So would you like to make an appointment? "
hun? you have 30 minutes.... Can't you make an account for me now????
Her argument was that it takes 40 minutes to make one, so they can not finish by 13:00.
So I need to come back some other time.
OMG, just for 10 minutes extra stay in the office, they refuse us. that's how you treat a new customer?????
I was so pissed because actually that was the second bank that I visited that day. First one says that there were not enough ppl working that day,
so they do not have enough time to make an account. Ok, I did not want to wait long, so I went to another brunch. Then, the receptionist treated us like this.
If that was because all the system shuts down at 13:00 or something, I accept that, but that's noe their reason. They simply don't want to work.
Well, my husband started complaining and ask for managers to come out, then the bank finally said
"OK, come to my desk, we'll help you".
Do I misunderstand the concept of "business hours"? In Japan, if you get there 5 minutes before they closing time, they still help you and treat well.
I thought this country's main business was not manufcturing, not agriculture, it was "Service". But where is it? I have not seen any of it yet. Guess I need to give them more time?
