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In Japan they'd always talk and ask if you're American and make small talk. They say they watched Hollywood to learn their English. almost every taxi driver th
by sfmike 5y ago
In Japan they'd always talk and ask if you're American and make small talk. They say they watched Hollywood to learn their English. almost every taxi driver that spoke even a little English wanted to talk. maybe parent is directed at Japanese in the taxi and they don't talk as its a service. but as a foreigner they certainly were warm, friendly, and always wanted to chat.
- Karrot_Kream 5y agoJapanese (mostly Tokyo though some in Hakata) cabbies have been some of the most unique cabbies I've ever ridden with. I speak Japanese and have chatted with cabbies who coached me on which love hotels not to go to, the history of rail development near a small town, and even lamentations on how Japanese Kids These Days (TM) are less worldly than they were during the Bubble days. Only one cabbie I rode with was the silent sort and he was respectful and kept to himself.
- Dracophoenix 5y ago>lamentations on how Japanese Kids These Days (TM) are less worldly than they were during the Bubble days. "Less worldly" in the sense of less knowledgeable about people and the world or in the sense of less sex?
- Karrot_Kream 5y agoThe former. It's a refrain I've heard frequently from the older generation about how young Japanese have a less global outlook due to travelling abroad less for work or having fewer foreigners visit for work. I'm not Japanese myself so I can't comment as to how much I agree with this perspective.