"So shall we debit your account then?" "No, cash please." "That's... It would be more convenient to debit." "I know, but I like coming in."
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(Long story: I was directed once to the welfare office in Ogaki b/c clerk assumed wrongly, so I resolved to make all tax payments in person.
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@patio11 Now for a serious question about Japanese culture: Do you thank them for processing your taxes, and do they thank you for paying? -
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@patio11 This whole series of stories is just amazing. Huge contrast between them and my image of Japan as fast-paced/hectic society.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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