I've just met our younger daughter Lois. Or at least a Japanese version.
Having had a week and a half of Dim Sum and Tofu, I decided a real meal was needed and called in at the Tokyo branch of TGI Fridays. (I know, it's a soft choice- just think how naff it will look on my expenses!). And there at the door was Lois Japanese style. She looked the same in a Japanese kind of way. Dangling earrings, wavy arms, big smile, bouncing steps. I was sort of shown to my place and sort of gave an order. Others in the restaurant then did the work while Lois v2 hung around the door, chatting away, being incredibly charming and doing little or no actual work. If ever TGI Fridays opens in Peterborough, our daughter is guaranteed a job!
Funny thing is, Lois actually has been to Japan, on a school exchange trip a couple of years ago. Maybe she gave some lessons....
Went on to find the best jacket ever. It was a denim but so light to the touch, with a wonderful lining and looked fantastic. It was from Paris and was retailing at around £600 original Yen price. It was reduced to £200. And allowing for the strength of the pound right now, the original price was nearer £700. I was spared the agony of purchase, thank goodness; it was too small! Close call that one- nearly spent some real money on clothes. Bought a lightweight shirt for £2 instead and felt much better after the fright.
The Japanese are soooo organised. If you get a train ticket with a reserved seat, you WILL sit in that place. There is no argument about it. That's what you do. You are organised. And if you are not organised, someone organises you. It's actually a great country character trait- though a part of me just wants to sit in the wrong seat for the sake of it! Life would be a bit boring without a bit of disorganisation....
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