There was one of these on my ex's mum's balcony this morning having some nectar. A Malaysian sun bird.

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What Does A Bow Mean In Japan?

The meaning of a bow totally depends on the situation, depth, and length of time you hold your bow. Bowing in Japan shows respect for the person or thing you’re bowing to. Societal ranking in Japanese is really important. If you’re higher up in society from another person, you’ll notice that they talk more politely to you (to a greater extent than what we do in America / Western cultures), bow more deeply, and even perhaps order the same food as you at a restaurant (so as to not out-food you, of course).

Bows are only one of the many ways you can show respect and humble yourself in front of another person. Depending on who you’re bowing to, you can bow more deeply, bow longer, or even, perhaps, not bow at all. Beyond humbling yourself, it seems like you can bow for almost any other reason at all. You can bow to greet people, say thank you, say you’re sorry, when you’re congratulating someone, and more.

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dilapidated, yet so much character. abosolutely amazing!

i'm just so fascinated by this place and i don't know why...............

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A Valentine for Niles - from Frasier
 

Hollywood's Depiction of Gay Characters: What We Can Do Better


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