Although I have never given good advices, I have gotten a lot of inputs. However, one of the most impressive advices for me is “be insensitive.” I extracted this advice from a famous philosophical book published in Japan about two years ago. According to the author, Japanese are so sensitive to anything so we need to be more insensitive, and we do not care about what people say.
Actually, in 2004, 32,325 Japanese committed suicide. The author mentions that the reason a lot of people kill themselves is Japanese are so busy and we care about other people too much. It means that Japanese are sensitive. I think that this is somewhat true. If we are so busy, we become sensitive to everything because we cannot take enough time to relax and we care about what people say and think too much. Therefore, they feel stressful and they finally kill themselves. Probably, Japanese are not good at relieving their stress. However, if people become insensitive to other people, notice the importance of their existence, and admit their individuality, we will reduce stress and live more lively. Thus, ‘”be insensitive” is important
Also, he states that the first step to be insensitive is that Japanese need to express their opinion directly and honestly. In this respect, I agree with him. I believe that compared with other Asians such as Korean and Taiwanese, Japanese are humble and hide their true opinions. Even though I am Japanese, it sometimes makes me confused and frustrated when I talk with Japanese. I believe if we tell our opinions honestly, we will communicate with other people smoothly.
The author’s opinion is so complex; however, I was really impressed. What do you think Japanese are more sensitive? How about your countries? I think almost all Japanese might disagree his advice and do not follow his advice but I think it is an interesting idea.
Kurt and Sunny
2 comments:
I think most Japanese really does not express their feelings or opinions directly, even hiding them. Although Taiwanese and Chinese are somewhat humble, there is no comparing with Japanese. For me, I do not oppress myself alot, but I still care others thoughts and words. I think I also need to take this advice. Thank you for give me the advice, Ryoko.
I just know that most japanese are workaholic, but I didn't know that so many japanese committed suicide. Most developed countries show high suicide rates even though they have good welfare systems. Therefore, some poeple even say that humans are creatures that are never satisfied with any situation. This nature makes people keep enhancing themselves, yet sometimes it causes people to end up facing death by themselves. I really hope japanese will follow with the advice "Be insensitive."
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