In Japan, even the dogs live a good life.
For the Japanese, from head to toe, you can see their meticulous nature. Nicely clipped nails, plucked eyebrows (for men too), well trimmed snobs of facial hair, well-pressed shirt and coat, polished shoes. Colours match too! Image is very important because it determines the type of person you are.
An example: Before I came to Japan, I took my class 2 license at Ubi driving center. It took me 7 friggin hours to get my license becuase of some inefficient dumb system, you know what I mean. Over here, when I was applying for my foreigner pass, it only took me 15mins. Why? Not becuase there were less people, but because, the moment they realised there was a growing number of people waiting, they opened 2 new counters! And they were patient, efficient and courteous, apologising for every minute they had to make me wait. In addition, they added nice counters on the queue number board to tell you how many more people are waiting before you. Nice little things like that makes you feel happier waiting. Hmm... did I mention the pretty girls you could look at? hehe... Below is a picture of the form-filling table. Notice the clock there to inform you of today's date?
2nd example: I waited 4 friggin hours for donuts at the Donut factory in Raffles City. Mind you, there was only erm... 25 pple in the queue? Take a look at these photos.
200 PEOPLE IN THE QUEUE!! I counted. The queue takes all but slightly under 2 hours. Besides, as you enter the shop, they'll happily give... serve, you with a freshly made donut (warm and yummy!!), and apologise profusely for making you wait... 25 people -> 4hrs, 200 people -> 2hrs. Kick me... why do I wanna stay in Singapore?
Slack.
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