As someone who grew up with the same ethos, I can completely relate to this. I also relate to the frustration in trying to explain your mindset. I've always lo

As someone who grew up with the same ethos, I can completely relate to this. I also relate to the frustration in trying to explain your mindset. I've always loved the two diametrically opposite sayings that Japan/The west grew up with: Japan: "The nail that sticks out, gets hammered down." West: "The squeaky wheel gets the grease." A very telling set of proverbs..!