An Eye Opener
In the time of major natural calamity, golden rules followed by the disciplined and orderly Japanese with utter sincerity.
10 things to learn from japan-
1. THE CALM
Not a single visual of chest-beating or wild grief. Sorrow itself has been elevated.
2. THE DIGNITY : Disciplined queues for water and groceries. Not a rough word or a crude gesture.
3. THE ABILITY
The incredible architects, for instance. Buildings swayed but didn’t fall.
4. THE GRACE
People bought only what they needed for the present, so everybody could get something.
5. THE ORDER
No looting in shops. No honking and no overtaking on the roads. Just understanding.
6. THE SACRIFICE
Fifty workers stayed back to pump sea water in the N-reactors. How will they ever be repaid?
7. THE TENDERNESS
Restaurants cut prices. An unguarded ATM is left alone. The strong cared for the weak.
8. THE TRAINING
The old and the children, everyone knew exactly what to do. And they did just that.
9. THE MEDIA
They showed magnificent restraint in the bulletins. No silly reporters. Only calm reportage.
10. THE CONSCIENCE
When the power went off in a store, people put things back on the shelves and left quietly
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Comments (7)
Cindy Bolley16
HHCTB?
How can we be so different?
Better yet... how can we change to be more like that?
Cindy
Deb Simpson7
Health/Fitness Advocate
We can learn a lot from the people of Japan. They are a very respectful, disciplined and intelligent culture. We need much more of that in this world. Maybe then everyone would get along and be more tolerant of others. That could possibly put an end to war as well.
Debasish Panda6
SME-Publishing Services
I think this is a lesson not only for all to learn but also to think and think...
Cheryl Baumgartner12
Medical Billing/Coding/Insurance
It was an inspiration. I've been through the Aftermath of Several hurricanes when I lived in Florida and it was the complete opposite. People pushing and shoving in the stores Taking not just what they needed but trying to clear off the shelves. Police and security present to enforce the rationing so supplies would last. Price gouging for necessities. Pushing and shoving as people stood in line for relief supplies.
And all of this was based on greed.
Mariana Norman8
I think this is a lesson not only for all to learn but also to think and think hard ... why it so happen in the 1st place and what if it does happen in our own country ... are we ready ... SPIRITUALLY !!
Robert J.15
Marketer, Empowerment Practitioner
Very insightful observations. Thanks
David Maas7
Business Administrator
The rest of the world can learn from such a well mannered nation...