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I can relate to this so much, it almost hurts. In a macabre twist, the perfectionism is still alive in the work of doing nothing, such as in the way people mak
by coolandsmartrr 7y ago
I can relate to this so much, it almost hurts.
In a macabre twist, the perfectionism is still alive in the work of doing nothing, such as in the way people make meticulously outlined Powerpoints for inconsequential meetings.
> How about their excellence at using English, by the way?
English is probably not considered Japanese, so it doesn't matter too much in the ethos of Japanese perfectionism. Still, non-native speakers in Japan are reluctant from using English as it makes they can not speak perfectly.
I'm sorry if I sound too sarcastic for HN commenting standards.
- codr7 7y agoSo I've been saying. Everything is a tea-ceremony, like watching paint dry. Take Iaido, where they spend a lifetime visualizing the perfect cut; and compare it to western fencing. Tongue in cheek, there's a certain beauty and peacefulness to it as well.