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Mar 29, 2011 3:42 AM CST 10 Things to learn from the Japanese
Karma3
Karma3Karma3Somewhere, Tamil Nadu India84 Threads 588 Posts
10 things to learn from Japanese...

1. THE CALM
Not a single visual of chest-beating or wild grief. Sorrow itself has been elevated.

2. THE DIGNITY
Disciplined queues for water and groceries. Not a rough word or a crude gesture.

3. THE ABILITY
The incredible architects, for instance. Buildings swayed but didn’t fall.

4. THE GRACE
People bought only what they needed for the present, so everybody could get something.

5. THE ORDER
No looting in shops. No honking and no overtaking on the roads. Just understanding.

6. THE SACRIFICE
Fifty workers stayed back to pump sea water in the N-reactors. How will they ever be repaid?

7. THE TENDERNESS
Restaurants cut prices. An unguarded ATM is left alone. The strong cared for the weak.

8. THE TRAINING
The old and the children, everyone knew exactly what to do. And they did just that.

9. THE MEDIA
They showed magnificent restraint in the bulletins. No silly reporters. Only calm reportage.

10. THE CONSCIENCE
When the power went off in a store, people put things back on the shelves and left quietly!
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Mar 29, 2011 3:43 AM CST 10 Things to learn from the Japanese
narnia93
narnia93narnia93Jakarta, Indonesia1 Threads 1,047 Posts
one more from me.. Hard workers thumbs up
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Mar 29, 2011 3:45 AM CST 10 Things to learn from the Japanese
bestbefore
bestbeforebestbeforesomewhere, Dorset, England UK116 Threads 2 Polls 4,701 Posts
A lesson to us all in self control under such adversity.

A nation that can hold it's head up high in this day and age.handshake
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Mar 29, 2011 3:45 AM CST 10 Things to learn from the Japanese
Amity
AmityAmityDodging Daggers, Wiltshire, England UK49 Threads 6,217 Posts
thumbs up hug
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Mar 29, 2011 4:08 AM CST 10 Things to learn from the Japanese
ltlredcorvette
ltlredcorvetteltlredcorvetteNarrogin, Western Australia Australia3 Threads 112 Posts
I posted this on a certain social networking site for all my friends to see....I hope the message inspires them.hug
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Mar 29, 2011 4:24 AM CST 10 Things to learn from the Japanese
AnneDee
AnneDeeAnneDeePretoria, Gauteng South Africa5 Threads 1 Polls 29 Posts
Inspiring indeed. Wishing these 10 lessons could reach South Africa. I'll do my bit.hug
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Mar 29, 2011 4:29 AM CST 10 Things to learn from the Japanese
Karma3
Karma3Karma3Somewhere, Tamil Nadu India84 Threads 588 Posts
Oh yes Narnia93...hard workers - no doubt about that.
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Mar 29, 2011 4:33 AM CST 10 Things to learn from the Japanese
Karma3
Karma3Karma3Somewhere, Tamil Nadu India84 Threads 588 Posts
ltlredcorvette: I posted this on a certain social networking site for all my friends to see....I hope the message inspires them.


Thanks ltlredcorvette - yes, pls post wherever possible, awareness is important and this would be our little way of saying 'we salute you Japan and we stand by you in your hour of grief'.thumbs up
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Mar 29, 2011 4:35 AM CST 10 Things to learn from the Japanese
Karma3
Karma3Karma3Somewhere, Tamil Nadu India84 Threads 588 Posts
AnneDee: Inspiring indeed. Wishing these 10 lessons could reach South Africa. I'll do my bit.


Thanks AnneDee...please post on other sites that you might be on.handshake
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Mar 29, 2011 4:35 AM CST 10 Things to learn from the Japanese
Karma3
Karma3Karma3Somewhere, Tamil Nadu India84 Threads 588 Posts
bestbefore: A lesson to us all in self control under such adversity.

A nation that can hold it's head up high in this day and age.


Absolutely true.handshake
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Mar 29, 2011 5:08 AM CST 10 Things to learn from the Japanese
In response to: 10 things to learn from Japanese...

1. THE CALM
Not a single visual of chest-beating or wild grief. Sorrow itself has been elevated.

2. THE DIGNITY
Disciplined queues for water and groceries. Not a rough word or a crude gesture.

3. THE ABILITY
The incredible architects, for instance. Buildings swayed but didn’t fall.

4. THE GRACE
People bought only what they needed for the present, so everybody could get something.

5. THE ORDER
No looting in shops. No honking and no overtaking on the roads. Just understanding.

6. THE SACRIFICE
Fifty workers stayed back to pump sea water in the N-reactors. How will they ever be repaid?

7. THE TENDERNESS
Restaurants cut prices. An unguarded ATM is left alone. The strong cared for the weak.

8. THE TRAINING
The old and the children, everyone knew exactly what to do. And they did just that.

9. THE MEDIA
They showed magnificent restraint in the bulletins. No silly reporters. Only calm reportage.

10. THE CONSCIENCE
When the power went off in a store, people put things back on the shelves and left quietly!



The Japanese people have emulated yet again, the meaning of the word HONOURapplause applause applause
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Mar 29, 2011 5:18 AM CST 10 Things to learn from the Japanese
Odette67
Odette67Odette67Penrith, Cumbria, England UK9 Threads 139 Posts
It did not take a Tsunami for me to know about the Japanese, I have known it for years, I think the way they are owes a lot to Budhism, all of the above, are what the Dalai Lama preaches, and this is from a Christian. peace
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Mar 29, 2011 6:35 AM CST 10 Things to learn from the Japanese
mnowsa
mnowsamnowsaRajshahi, Rajshahi Division Bangladesh145 Threads 3 Polls 7,536 Posts
Karma3: 10 things to learn from Japanese...

1. THE CALM
Not a single visual of chest-beating or wild grief. Sorrow itself has been elevated.

2. THE DIGNITY
Disciplined queues for water and groceries. Not a rough word or a crude gesture.

3. THE ABILITY
The incredible architects, for instance. Buildings swayed but didn’t fall.

4. THE GRACE
People bought only what they needed for the present, so everybody could get something.

5. THE ORDER
No looting in shops. No honking and no overtaking on the roads. Just understanding.

6. THE SACRIFICE
Fifty workers stayed back to pump sea water in the N-reactors. How will they ever be repaid?

7. THE TENDERNESS
Restaurants cut prices. An unguarded ATM is left alone. The strong cared for the weak.

8. THE TRAINING
The old and the children, everyone knew exactly what to do. And they did just that.

9. THE MEDIA
They showed magnificent restraint in the bulletins. No silly reporters. Only calm reportage.

10. THE CONSCIENCE
When the power went off in a store, people put things back on the shelves and left quietly!


A nation who i have always respected and admiredthumbs up
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Mar 29, 2011 6:42 AM CST 10 Things to learn from the Japanese
Redex
RedexRedexNorthumberland, England UK36 Threads 1,304 Posts
Trealach01: The Japanese people have emulated yet again, the meaning of the word HONOUR

I hope their way of being will get them their needsdunno no doubts they have dignity but dignity will not feed them or house them or keep them safe from raioactivity.
Its heartbreaking to see thoudand of souls sitting waiting, teddybear
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Mar 29, 2011 9:11 AM CST 10 Things to learn from the Japanese
lifeisadream
lifeisadreamlifeisadreamMexi Go, Mexico State Mexico156 Threads 20 Polls 16,713 Posts
Karma3: 10 things to learn from Japanese...
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Honorable people the Japanese!

tip hat


Also, Japanese people say that we need to do 3 things right:

1. Work.
2. Pay your taxes.
3. Educate your children.

coffee
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Mar 29, 2011 9:13 AM CST 10 Things to learn from the Japanese
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