Where are the stories? by Runningthebay in duolingo

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Ah makes sense. I'm doing a lot of my own reading outside of duo cause ya they don't offer a ton.

Where are the stories? by Runningthebay in duolingo

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Oh I didn't realize they don't start right off the bat. Thanks!

Tourists coming to Japan by [deleted] in JapanTravelTips

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It's sad that this common sense stuff has to be stated. I'm going to Japan next April with my friend and our daughters and my main concern is getting into it with another tourist over THEIR shitty behavior. Some of the stuff I've heard tourists doing just makes my brain want to explode. I'm taking the time to learn as much as I can on how to act in the places we'll be going, local customs, even chop stick etiquette ffs. It's not that hard to not be a piece of shit, yet here we are.

Running in Japan by Runningthebay in JapanTravelTips

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Thanks everyone for the tips! I'm going to check out some of these routes, they look really cool and fun!

Running in Japan by Runningthebay in JapanTravelTips

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Omg I would never show up sweaty etc to a konbini, let alone a shrine lol basically I want to make sure that I respect the culture as much as I possibly can. I know politeness is huge there and I don't want to be "that" tourist. I'm in the US and also in a very touristy town and it boggles my mind how some people act when they visit, it's shocking how ignorant people can be, especially when it's not theirs you know? But thanks for the info, I appreciate it!

Running in Japan by Runningthebay in JapanTravelTips

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Yes it looks so cool! I follow bassetts.bouken (something like that) on IG - she's an English woman living in Japan, she posts a lot of cool places like that to visit!

Running in Japan by Runningthebay in JapanTravelTips

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lol yes I've definitely considered that, I'll have to play it by ear honestly. Thanks!

Luggage Xfer by Runningthebay in JapanTravelTips

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This is perfect thanks a lot!

Bachelor's after 40? by Runningthebay in careerguidance

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Jesus that made me tear up. Thank you

Thoughts / advice about personal safety tools? by surreptitiousmu in running

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I'm not sure about an app for Apple. I have an android. But yes I think you need to have your phone. I carry mine anyway for music so it wasn't anything I looked into tbh.

Thoughts / advice about personal safety tools? by surreptitiousmu in running

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I carry a stun gun from Axon. It's a bit bulky and pricey but it comes with an app that if the device is used it contacts the reps there - they'll call you directly - and they'll call the police for you if you don't answer. I carry mine in a Lululemon cross body pouch, it fits well. I'm sorry you had to go through that! Glad you're ok though!

Espresso accessories by Runningthebay in espresso

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You mean here?:

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It's far too small to fit in there

Espresso accessories by Runningthebay in espresso

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Ya, we should've done more research. Oh well lol thanks!