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. :-(