Look East Policy
Summary - A Japanese culture we need to follow
My brother once studied in Japan. And he told me interesting stories about the culture there. Believe me that not all of them is good. But one culture does fascinate me.
"When ever a Japanese eat at a street stall, and if he like the food, he will go meet the chef after he had finished his dinner and say "Your food is so delicious" (Of course in Japanese). The chef will obviously feel happier."
This is one noble culture we should start practising ourselves. Don't be shy to give appreciation if the person deserve it. Do we lose anything when we do that? No, in fact we gain a lot of things; new friends, better services next time and of course a smile.
Our culture however is very different.
"Since we are paying for the service, they were the one who must treat us like king. The chef must come and greet us. If the food is good, maybe we'll come again. But if the food was not good, you just wait!!!"
--------------- Personal Note --------------------------
I actually did apply this once in a while. Usually I will go to the cashier and say "the food is delicious I will definitely come back". The cashier was so surprised she don't know how to respond.
Now aren't we Malay were supposed to be famous for our courtesy (budi bahasa), Why was she so shocked?
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