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Standing there in place of a traffic cone is not much of a dignity IMO, but it certainly could be cultural.
by varjag 5y ago
Standing there in place of a traffic cone is not much of a dignity IMO, but it certainly could be cultural.
- tristor 5y agoThere's definitely a cultural element. I made the point that these jobs must be recognized as valuable by society for a reason. You say they're standing there in place of a traffic cone, Japanese society instead says that they're there to provide a friendly face ensuring safety of passersby around the dangers of construction work. A traffic cone cannot assist someone who has trouble walking to traverse rough ground because of the work being done. A traffic cone doesn't smile or acknowledge your presence. That sociocultural element is what has value, and as long as it has value, the job is valuable.