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Drop_Society t1_j5dpu0z wrote

Reply to comment by dvdmaven in Japan gov't spokesman scolded by mom for having hands in pockets during PM presser by nehemiaadrian

The two Japanese companies I’ve worked for don’t allow having your hands in your pockets inside the place. I’ve honestly always been curious where it all came from and what it signifies

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lygerzero0zero t1_j5dqoqo wrote

It’s just dumb old-fashioned etiquette/manners shit, like having your elbows on the table. There was probably some original justification for it, but does it really matter?

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