What's the difference between New York and Japan?
some examples below --
@ the Airport:
Japan - worker takes off luggage from conveyor belt with care and finesse, then lines up the luggage neatly on the floor for individuals to find luggage easily and take away smoothly
NY - union worker takes off the luggage from the conveyor belt with hatred and disgust, and throws it into a pile
@ a Counter-type Restaurant:
Japan - modest waitress greets you at the door and points you to the ticket machine to make your order, she smiles and takes your ticket - you are served promptly and with grace. Elgin and June leave happily satisfied and impressed.
NY - we enter Rocco's Restaurant, known for best calamari, and we stand there at the counter. Man in tight white t-shirt with big muscles greets Elgin - "U wanta make-a orda?! ".
Elgin: yes please
Man: "ya need to orda at the end of the counta."
Elgin makes his order.
Then a waitress says to Elgin "R ya sittin' in?!"
Elgin: what?
Waitress: "R ya sittin' in or what?!"
Elgin: oh..no, take out
Man#2: "U want spicy or regula marinara?!"
Elgin: spicy please
Man #2 packs the calamari into a box with the cup of marinara. "U want garlic bread?!"
Elgin: yes please
Man #2 throws in 2-3 pieces of garlic bread into the bag. One of the pieces of bread fell on the counter so he tossed it over his shoulder aiming for the trash can, but missed. Then he punches the bag twice to close the bag. (yes, he punched the bag, not a neat fold)
We paid and walked outside and then burst out laughing from the culture shock and cultural difference we've experienced.
The funny part is I think they were actually being nice.
Homeless:
Japan - all the homeless are provided with cardboxes and blue tarp so they all look uniform;they are pretty clean and clean up after themselves; they do not beg and do not hassle
New York - you can smell the streets and subways where the homeless (or others that do not care) have relieved themselves; they use their cardboard to make beer signs
Customer Service in stores:
Japan -"Irashaimasu" greetings by all; when we asked for help and wondered where something was, they would bring us to the location of the item and show it to us
New York - we walked into a Walgreens and I asked this female worker where the travel section was.. she barely looked at me, flung her hand towards the back, and said "Aisle 2"
You guys put a smile on my face. What a funny post. Welcome back home!
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I don't know who the house DJ was but he definitely was playing music right up my alley. It would've been my dream for people to start dancing, but it's all good.
It's a bit sceney for my taste, but it really didn't bother me much. the bartenders knew their stuff, although their 1st cocktail was a little weak, when he saw i understood cocktails the next 2 were stronger. I also liked that even though the place was really hopping the bartender remembered what i was drinking when i came to order another. (he also understood how good a gin hendricks is, and not to overpower it with the mixer). It was amazing to see their “das boot” which is shaped like a boot filled with beer. Don’t get me wrong, I am not drunk…it’s an actual boot shaped beer container ready to be emptied..try it ..you will love it!! Oh..how can I forget, they even have a wheel o' shots where you just have to spin it and have to drink whatever shot it lands on!! Now call that bar creativity at its best!!!
We ordered the Veal and Fish Tacos. They were delicious. Mm! We ended up asking for spoons to polish off whatever remained in the platter. (Faux pas? Who cares as long as it gets in my tummy.) The fries were crispy, but not overcooked, just the way that I like them.
So take in this scene: You walk in to what seems like an overly crowded place, but soon fine an empty table. Time seems to stop and the only indicator of the night moving on is the moon and your brain cells slowly going to bed forever. The music is not to loud and the people around look good, the only thing left for you to do is to enjoy that drink you paid ridiculously low for and laugh at the joke your co-worker just told.
The vibe of the place just never seems to die out and if you happen to spot some NYC socialite, sports player, or star, don't let it get to you... because for that moment, this night they are no long more important than then you. In fact go up to them and introduce yourself!
All in all just a great place to meet new people, or just have drinks with people you already know. I've been to numerous bars in the city but i would say this place is just great. Very welcoming staff, very laid back ambiance. I’ve been here twice after my first visit with my Cali group . I would say its worth the every penny you spend!!