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[–] redlemace@lemmy.world 46 points 8 hours ago* (last edited 8 hours ago) (3 children)

Once again he missed the basics

Japan is a country known for its rich cultural traditions and customs, including the importance of showing respect in all aspects of daily life. Respect is a fundamental value in Japanese society, and understanding how to show respect is essential for navigating social interactions and building positive relationships with others

[–] starik@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 hour ago

They’re also not idiots, and they understand when they’re interacting with someone from a another country that their counterpart isn’t always going to follow their local social norms. They also know Trump is a buffoon. I doubt anyone Japanese was truly insulted; all US citizens should be embarrassed though.

[–] tigeruppercut@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

"Showing respect in all aspects of daily life" sounds like a bit of orientalism. People aren't exactly bowing to each other when they pick up a beer from a convenience store.

[–] SuspciousCarrot78@lemmy.world 1 points 3 minutes ago* (last edited 3 minutes ago)

... that actually happens. Cashiers at Konbini do bow. Not ever cashiers, not every Konbini, but more than you'd expect.

[–] sp3ctr4l@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 4 hours ago* (last edited 4 hours ago) (1 children)

Not only is this... perhaps one of the most insulting things you could possibly say, so insulting that ... basically every extremely formally well-mannered Japanese politician or attache in that room actually completely lost their composure...

Why Donald, WHY WAS IT that Japan did a sneak attack on Pearl Harbor?

Was it maybe because, I don't fucking know... they didn't have sufficient access to oil resources?!

I want to beat Trump to death with a phone book.

God fucking damnit.

... This unimaginable shitstain needs to be fed his own teeth, through his nose.

I've met an ex-Yakuza once.

Had an interesting night at a bar once, we bonded over martial arts.

... I can only imagine his reaction to this.

[–] HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 1 points 12 minutes ago

Wait wait I thought I was the only person on here who knew about the oil embargo