Politeness still counts<\/p>\n
On June 22, 2000, I went to the Japanese Embassy for
\ninformation on a master's program for my niece, who was doing an
\nassignment that day. At the embassy, I went to the department of
\neducation. There was a young Indonesian woman there, whom I
\neventually found out I had to see first. This woman was
\nsurrounded by some Indonesian high school students who were there
\nfor information on a scholarship program.<\/p>\n
As I thought that all I needed was information, I passed by
\nher table and went straight to a Japanese lady who was in the
\nsame room. The lady was talking to an old man who had arrived at
\nthe same time as the high school students and me.<\/p>\n
While I was waiting for my turn, I heard the Indonesian woman
\ncall me. She then yelled at me, saying I had to go to her first.
\nI apologized and went to her table. I began to tell her about the
\npurpose of my visit, but before I could make myself clear, she
\nhad made up her mind about my niece. Trying to control my
\nemotions, I made myself clear. We then shook hands. I thanked her
\nfor the information she had given me, but on the other hand felt
\nsorry about this experience which happened at an institution that
\nrepresents a country of polite people.<\/p>\n
Hopefully, there will be good cooperation in the future
\nbetween all the staff of the Japanese Embassy.<\/p>\n
HAPHZAH ARIYANIE<\/p>\n
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