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191. remedy(1kview/1res) Beauty / Health 2023/10/27 21:43
192. Plans to enter the U.S. via non-rev, travel to Ger...(1kview/8res) Question 2023/10/27 05:11
193. I was stood up on the tour.(2kview/8res) Free talk 2023/10/26 20:25
194. About UV CUT film on window glass(643view/1res) Question 2023/10/26 09:50
195. Reliable pet clinic(424view/0res) Pet / Animal 2023/10/24 20:17
196. How to choose a used car ?(3kview/6res) Problem / Need advice 2023/10/24 17:23
197. Tipping on Tours(7kview/23res) Free talk 2023/10/20 20:05
198. About Work Visas(1kview/2res) Visa related 2023/10/20 19:51
199. A place to grind coffee beans(1kview/3res) Question 2023/10/15 07:44
200. I would like to ask you about personal swimming !(1kview/2res) Question 2023/10/10 15:48
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remedy

Beauty / Health
#1
  • o
  • mail
  • 2023/10/25 13:49

I have a question for those who have had orthodontic treatment in Hawaii. I would like to get braces, but I feel that the price at the first dentist I went to was a little higher than I expected. I would appreciate it if you could tell me how much it cost and which dentist you used.

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Plans to enter the U.S. via non-rev, travel to Germany via Chicago

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#1
  • alohawa
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  • 2023/10/24 18:55

Hello.
I am not married, but due to his work, I will be entering the US as a non-rev. The last time I stayed for a month and a half, I was sent to a separate room for 2 hours at immigration.
I heard that the examiner can see the seating order and whether you are non-rev or not, so that's why he put me in a different room.
(I didn't tell them he was there. )
Next time I am going to Germany with him as a non-rev, will it be ok ?
because it would not be funny if I am rejected to enter the US ….
If you know anything about non-rev and Japanese nationals only, please let me know.
Thank you very much.

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I was stood up on the tour.

Free talk
#1
  • かいむき
  • mail
  • 2023/09/25 07:47

Japanese-owned company in Waikiki, didn't show up on time to pick me up
and stood me up.

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About UV CUT film on window glass

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#1
  • yama
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  • 2023/10/24 10:14

I would like to put a uv cut film on my
window glass because of the strong sunlight coming in through the window.
I live in an apartment and the windows are large, but
is it OK if I apply it personally ?
Also, since the windows are a bit large, it is difficult to apply it by myself, so I would like to ask a contractor if I can, but I would like to know who has done it in the past and who you would recommend. I would like to know who has done it in the past and who they recommend.
Also, do you think it will peel off cleanly when I leave the apartment ??

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Reliable pet clinic

Pet / Animal
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  • HI
  • mail
  • 2023/10/24 20:17

Please tell me. I have a dog. My current pet clinic has a nice staff, but I don't trust them very much. They make mistakes on my bill, don't present me with the information I need, and don't really know what I'm asking.
Do you have any recommendations for a reliable pet clinic somewhere ?
From Kahala area to Kakaako area would be helpful.
It would be best if you have someone who can speak Japanese, but even if you don't, please let me know if you know of any great places ! ! to go.
Thank you very much.

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How to choose a used car ?

Problem / Need advice
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  • kuruma
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  • 2023/10/07 14:40

I bought a 10 year old used car last year and it broke down right away and I was out of $5000.

I think it is better to buy a newer car, but how old do you think it should be ?

Also, what make of car is better ?

The color must be white or black, thinking about selling it next.

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Tipping on Tours

Free talk
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  • J
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  • 2023/09/25 16:21

I work in the tour industry. Compared to people from other countries, Japanese people tip extremely little. Perhaps it is because you don't know, but I have lived in the U.S. for a long time and sometimes I don't like the fact that Japanese people don't have a good reputation. I will write this in reference to the tips I myself pay in Hawaii or when I go abroad. By the way, I am not particularly rich and have a normal income & When I act with my foreign friends, the other party is also like this.

restaurant ( sit down meal ) = 20%, at least 15% if service is slow or something
pick up of hoardings or drinks at a take-out store = $ 0 to lowest option ( 10, 1 5% or $1, etc., depending on terminal )
Valet car rental, etc. at hotel ( Tipping staff for valet services = $5 to
Tipping tour guides and others who have helped you = $10 or more, $20 or more for group participation. More if there is a high level of satisfaction or if the service is above normal expectations.

I understand very much that the yen is weak, but I am very disappointed when I see people tipping less than $5 on tours. If you would like to know more, please let me know...

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#2
  • 感じが悪い
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  • 2023/09/26 (Tue) 17:11
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If you get a better position in the travel business, you don't have to count on tips.

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#3
  • lani
  • 2023/09/26 (Tue) 19:59
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As a fellow Japanese, I am really embarrassed. The other day, a server was chasing a Japanese man coming out of one of the restaurants and telling him that he didn't have a tip. The one who was probably his father told his family in Japanese that he did not want to pay for the meal because it was too expensive.
I always wish they would play a video or something on the plane on the way there to explain.

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#4
  • min
  • 2023/09/26 (Tue) 21:19
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When I used to work in the wedding industry, I was an attendant, but I had a parent who gave $ 1 as a tip to the hair and makeup artist.

This was for accompanying the couple from the preparation at the hotel, to the make-over right before the wedding, and then to the photo shoot at the park. I was surprised.
I felt really sorry for the make-up artist and told my parents, but she said, "It's just a gratuity ? We paid a lot of money, so we will decide how much it costs.

The make-up artist laughed at me.
I was also asked to have a cup of coffee, $ which I did.

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#5
  • Clin
  • 2023/09/26 (Tue) 21:34
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I understand ! Japanese tourists have no concept of tipping, and I worry if they are embarrassed in the US.
Foreigners always order one plate per person and leave a tip of 18-25%, but Japanese people, even if they come with 4 people, order 2 plates to share and ask for a plate and a photo, and even if I respond pleasantly, they just leave a coin with a clink. Even if we responded pleasantly, they would just leave the coins with a clink.
Toilet ? Check ! It is a little embarrassing to use Japanese and not be aware that you are in a foreign country.
The world will make fun of you. I think it would be better to inform tour companies thoroughly at the time of application.

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#7
  • こーの字
  • 2023/09/27 (Wed) 07:45
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I began to feel that tips are gratuitous or encouraging only after working on the receiving end of them.
I also began to feel that it is a lubricant that keeps society running, and when I give it out, I feel a sense of "thank you".

In this respect, I think that since there is no tipping culture in Japan, there is no sense of both giving and receiving tips, and
the decision is based on numbers only.

I have also heard that major Japanese agencies ask you not to announce the tip at the end of the tour.
Maybe it is because they announce to Japanese tourists that tipping is included in the tour price, but
it seems a bit like they are imposing their own culture.

On the other hand, I have read articles that the entire US is getting tired of tipping because of Corona.
I think the conversation about how much is a proper tip ? will continue in the future.

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About Work Visas

Visa related
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  • のん
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  • 2023/10/03 21:32

I have completed my OPT and received my nursing license. So even if I find a job, I cannot work immediately because I do not have a work permit. I expect it will probably take at least 6 months for it to take effect. For this reason, I am considering transferring to another language school to maintain my visa until I find a job, but as an alternative plan, I am wondering if I can return to Japan once I find a job and stay in Japan until my work permit is issued. Is this plan really difficult?

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A place to grind coffee beans

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  • コーヒー
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  • 2023/10/13 10:33

I got some coffee beans, do you know where I can grind them ? I've seen them at Costco, but I can't use them unless I buy the beans there ? I'll probably only use them this once, so I'm not sure if I should bother buying meal.

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I would like to ask you about personal swimming !

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#1
  • C
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  • 2023/10/09 15:42

How many of you are interested in personal swimming lessons ! ?
( We can discuss pools and other locations and I will travel to you )

I can teach from infant water familiarization classes to adults who want to become good I can teach from infant water familiarization classes to adult swimmers who want to swim well.
I have been swimming competitively for 10 years and am currently in my 10th year of water polo. !
I am currently teaching swimming lessons for toddlers at a swimming school in Japan and also continue to play water polo as an athlete.
I love kids and love teaching swimming while communicating with various people
I would like to do it as soon as my competition season is over

I am wondering how many people are interested in doing personal swimming. !
I would like to know how many people around you are interested in personal swimming !
Thank you !

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