the good that the World Cup is closing the gap in understanding between the inscrutable Oriental and the belligerent Anglo-Saxon. One ancient culture is having a civilising effect on another. Conversely, strict formality is coming to terms with freedom of expression.
Yeah, like those nutcases in Osaka don't do that whenever Hanshin wins a big match.The conservative Japanese danced in the streets and even jumped off bridges into rivers to celebrate success. The hitherto malevolent English, far from urinating on their parade, joined in with good spirit