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"Wit beyond measure is man's greatest treasure."
Thursday, November 06, 2003
If you want to know about Japanese politics, this is it!
Makeover for Koizumi's opponents
Linda Sieg Reuters
Wednesday, October 29, 2003
TOKYO Do you have dandruff? Bad breath? Are your socks smelly or your nose hairs in need of a trim?
Worried that female support for their party is lagging that for the telegenic Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and his ruling camp before an election, Japan's main opposition party has compiled a 21-page booklet on how to woo women at the polls.
Besides the topics like those above, the guide also includes advice on smiling - important, but avoid forced grins; shaking hands - not too strong, not too limp; and how to sound sincere. "The repeated message from women to politicians is: 'I'm not saying you have to be flashy, but I'd like you to pay more attention to your clothes and appearance and act in a way that wouldn't be embarrassing, even if you go abroad,'" says the guide distributed to opposition Democratic Party candidates as the campaign gears up.
Makeover for Koizumi's opponents
Linda Sieg Reuters
Wednesday, October 29, 2003
TOKYO Do you have dandruff? Bad breath? Are your socks smelly or your nose hairs in need of a trim?
Worried that female support for their party is lagging that for the telegenic Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and his ruling camp before an election, Japan's main opposition party has compiled a 21-page booklet on how to woo women at the polls.
Besides the topics like those above, the guide also includes advice on smiling - important, but avoid forced grins; shaking hands - not too strong, not too limp; and how to sound sincere. "The repeated message from women to politicians is: 'I'm not saying you have to be flashy, but I'd like you to pay more attention to your clothes and appearance and act in a way that wouldn't be embarrassing, even if you go abroad,'" says the guide distributed to opposition Democratic Party candidates as the campaign gears up.
