Female hiker (to other hikers on the trail): 'Chiwa (hi). 'Chiwa. 'Chiwa.
Male hiker: Isn't it bad manners to shorten konnichiwa (hello) when passing someone?
Female hiker: Everyone's so exhausted they just assume I'm saying "Hello" in full.
— Mount Mitake trail, Tokyo. Overheard by The Japan Times On Sunday
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