A simple act leads to a deep discussion on important cultural values within Japan vs. outside countries and traditional gender roles.
dishwashing
Japanese partygoer starts dishwashing at American friend’s house, ends up pondering her culture
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Krista Rogers
Feb 19, 2018 - Tweet
- Japan
- (America • cultural differences • dishwashing • drinking • gender roles • twitter)
How long do you spend doing the dishes? It would probably take a good 10 to 15 minutes to wash up after dinner for a regular-sized family. Or perhaps you have a fancy dishwasher that takes care of the job for you. But can your shiny machine clean 50 plates in 10 seconds? This man can! Witness his crazy skills after the break!
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