Are Americans lazy?

Obama allegedly calling Americans "lazy". USA investigate the number of USA. Average annual work hours is 1778hours. It's average. Minimum mandatory annual paid leave is zero days. It's not lazy. Compulsory maternity leave is zero weeks. It's not lazy. Retirement age is 66. It's not lazy. Standard school year is 180 days. It's lazy. Math skills of 15 years old is No,25. It's lazy.

I think USA is not lazy. Before I came here, I never think of that. When I go shopping, I think American is enjoying own life and hard work, so it's good a balance.

7 New Rules For Succeeding at Your New Job

1.Take notes.
-never stop taking notes.
2.While you're taking notes, star anything that needs to be done by you.
3.See the future.
-work is no just about the task at hand. It's about what happens next.
4.Think about presentation.
5.Present problems the right way.
-1,an apology. 2,a recap of the problem. 3.a summary of the steps you've taken to fix it. 4,an explanation of what you'll do differently in the future to avoid this happening again.
6.No.Giant.Headphones.
7.No.Tiny.Tank tops.

I think they are important things. When I am a new employee, I need these things plus greeting the people. I think that is most important in Japan.
I am going to find a job next year, so I should put into action everything. I look forward to be employed.

Miho

Japanese people wear masks

Japanese people often wears masks. There are reasons,one is when they are sick they don't infect other people,when they are healthy so they do not get infected,wearing masks protect themselves from the pollen in the air that gives them hay fever or allergies. Another reason is because some people didn't want to put on their makeup that morning.

When I was in Japan, I also wore masks for the same reason.
And now I haven't seen anyone wearing masks in USA, so I don't wear it.
I think that Americans think that masks are useless or maybe that they don't care about their health as much as the Japanese does. I haven't worn a mask because the surrounding isn't wearing masks nor do I see it in the market.

I think I need to wear masks, when flu season comes.
K

How many kids is too many?

My article is about a mother who bore 20kids.When you have 20kids, they may not be treated equally or fairly. For this reason, she is labeled as a "bad mom".

In my opinion, I think 20Kids are too many, but we don't have to say "bad mom" for her.
She loves each one of her kid, so they shouldn't feel neglected.

I want 3 or 4 kids. If I have more than 4kids, I think I will be financially in trouble.

Starbucks

I found a very interesting thing. It is smoothies of Starbucks. I always order orange mango smoothies.
One day this week, I went Starbucks with my friend and I ordered orange mango smoothies then I sat down counter. I saw how to make it. They used a little orange mango syrup, ice and "BANANA"! Surprisely, a whole banana is inside! It was big discovery for me; )
When you want to need banana and something of Starbucks menu, you should order "Orange Mango smoothies"!

しょーもな。笑

Miho

TOEIC

Hello : )!
I need high score of TOEIC because of get a job in Japan.
I want to work at the air port so, I have to study more!
Why do you guys need TOEIC?
When do you often study of TOEIC?
If you have any idea, let me know!

TOEIC cost is.....
# Fees vary by country, as prices are set in local currencies.

How long does the test take...
# total 120minutes
Listening...45minutes  Reading...75minutes

How do I register for the test...
# Online

What are the test dates for 2012 in the United States...
# January 14, February 11, March 17, April 14, May 12, June 9, July 7, August 11, September 8, October 6, November 3, December 8.

What did I learn from the website...
# I could know when is TOEIC test so, I can prepare for test!
 I don`t have enough time....but I can do it *:o )