Scott Johnston

March 23, 2020 If you worry about finding a wife, a commercial in Japan shows the easy way. People have been too worried about the dating piece of the puzzle. That puzzle piece is gone. All you need are a few clear, specific questions. You just wait until you get a match. 1st question: What type of food do you like? She likes rice. He likes rolls.  Close, but no match. Go to the next question. 2nd question: What do you like to do in your free time?  She likes collecting flower petals.  He likes to stand in nature thinking about flower petals.  No match. Go to the next question.  3rd question: What pet would you like?  She likes dogs. He likes dogs. Dog! Matching. Go to the wedding. No planning needed. Especially helpful is to pass dating, as that could cause problems if she found out that you have no table manners or have the conversation skills of a roc...

April 3, 2020 Leaving the house with Yoko, my Japanese wife, used to be stressful, until I changed my habits. This is what it looked like. When Yoko and I go out for shopping, she gives me the warning, “We are leaving soon”, texting the message from the living room.    I understood this as, “We are leaving soon”, so I prepared. I changed my clothes, washed my face, got my coat out, and put on my shoes. And I waited at the door. Yoko, walking to the washbasin to put on make-up, clarifies. “We are leaving soon.” I take off my shoes, and go to the bathroom, as I assume this may be my last chance before we are outside. I return to the living room and wait. Getting bored, I take out my smartphone and text. And take off my coat. I hear from the other room, “We are leaving soon. Are you ready?” Now I slowly head to the door carrying my coat, and Yoko, standing at the door ready to go, asks, “Aren’t you ready?” I smile, as I take my last bathroom stop. Now this ...