On 11/25/2003 10:26 PM, Raj Feridun wrote:

> On 25 Nov 2003 01:40:58 -0800, Brett Robson <jet_boy@deja.com> wrote:
> 
> 
>>On Tue, 25 Nov 2003 17:59:12 +0900, Raj Feridun  ...
>>
>>>LOL. I wish I caught those threads. Yes, having been completely broken
>>>of the habit I don't even greet the occasional gaigin I see anymore.
>>>:-( However, I am not so cold as to not respond if said gaigin greets
>>>ME! I've just been broken of the habit to initiate.
>>>
>>
>>I had to apologise to an older couple struggling with suitcases in Shinjuku
>>station a couple of months ago. They needed help and I initially ignored their
>>greetings. I explained that 2 million people use this station everyday and I
>>can't stop and help everyone who is carrying a suitcase. As turns out I wasn't
>>able to help them anyway as I didn't know where the place they were going.
>>
>>A couple of weeks ago a couple of US servicemen got really shitty with me
>>because I didn't know how to get to Atsugi. I have no idea where it is.
> 
> 
> You've just given me a business idea! I'll market an Engrish t-shirt
> for busy gaigin that just says "FUCK OFF!!" in giant yellow letters on
> black. It won't bat an eyelash from the Japanese who will proudly wear
> it too and it might cut down on those annoying interruptions you
> mentioned.
> 
> Yes, Eric, if I go through with this I'm sending some to you as well
> for the needy. This is all just in the planning stages at this point.
> 
> Unfortunately I think I already saw a 12 year old girl here in the
> neighborhood wearing one. :-(

I suppose her TOO DRUNK TO FUCK t-shirt was in the wash.

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