10 things we can learn from the Japanese in the wake of the March Tsunami

[DamienC]

1. The calm - Even though they had lost all their possessions and, in many cases, loved ones, they remained calm and composed.

2. The dignity - There were disciplined queues for water and groceries.  No rough words or crude gestures.

3. The ability - Despited the many and often powerful quakes and aftershocks, the buildings swayed, but did not fall.

4. The grace - People bought only what they needed at the time, so that everybody could get something.

5. The order - There was no looting of shops, etc.  No honking or overtaking on the roads.  Just understanding and patience.

6. The sacrifice - 50 workers stayed behind to pump sea water into the nuclear reactors and prevent complete meltdown.  How will they ever be repaid?

7. The tenderness - Restaurants cut their prices, unguarded ATMs weren't broken into.  The strong cared for the weak.

8. The training - Old or young, everyone knew exactly what to do - and they did it.

9. The media - Incredible restraint was shown by the media.  There was no sensationalist imagery, just calm reporting.

10. The conscience - When the power went off in a store, people put things back on the shelves and left quietly.

[doc]

you are quite right about the handling of the crisis , by the people for the people .
isnt it sad ,
that a society that has order and cares for their fellow man is highlighted as being the unusual rather than the norm .
people not knowing japanese society , think oh its because they have no poverty , when thanks to the american isation of japans business principles has not only caused great divides now in society but also great daily panic , of once working for a society where profits were never the first priority of a company but worker stability was .
there is now a daily manic ness  thru most of their existance , yet while its tearing up the very fabric of their society , they still have the courage to be a nation that thinks community first when crisis appears .