WHY

Being in the US, almost everything has to be clearly out in the open.

Recently, Ms. W and I are diligently learning the Japanese language through an online podcast due to our love for the many interesting Japanese TV programs (and the cute boys that are in it, whatever, it's good for the eyes, LOL!).

Well, there was one lesson that taught the expression, "Yooji ga arimasu." Which translate to "I have something to do." And this expression is, as the podcaster called it, the magical get-out-of-jail-free expression. This is because when the expression is used in Japan, that's it. You won't be asked what the thing that you have to do is. Well, most of time.

I think it's probably the same all across the Asian culture, at least in my country it is. When you want to refuse a date for example, just say, you have something to do. But here you need to have a reason why. WHY? Such an intriguing word.

Like, sometime ago, a recruiter called during lunch. She asked for a little of my time to talk about a job opening. As I didn't want to say that I was munching my rice, I chose to be vagued and said, "May I call you a little later as now is not a good time for me to talk." And she went, "Why? Are you working?" Sigh...

Anyway, for those who are also in the job hunting process and wanted to know about your salary range, here's a good place to search for it: SalaryExpert.com. And good luck on your job search!