I have been thinking about the disaster in Japan and what would we do if this happened in the US and a sad fact dawned on me. I think many would resort to looting - similar to what we saw in Katrina. As I watch the Japanese on tv I have to say I admire them and how they conduct themselves - that is, the common man in the streets. I have been to Japan and the people really love americans and seemed to genuinely care about meeting my needs and I never felt they were trying to take advantage of me. I think their nature is showing in this instance.
Why do some cultures react to disaster by reverting to everyone for himself, but others – especially the Japanese – display altruism even in adversity? Remarkable. I think we can learn much from them.
Why do some cultures react to disaster by reverting to everyone for himself, but others – especially the Japanese – display altruism even in adversity? Remarkable. I think we can learn much from them.
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