I :heart: 7-Eleven
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| Jul 2008 |
I'm sure some of you are like “Why does she like 7-Eleven so much?”
The fact is I used to hate it when I was in the States. I didn't start my love affair with 7-Eleven until I came to Japan.
So why does 7-Eleven rock so much?
- It's open 24/7. It's hard to find a convenience store chain open all the time where I am.
- It's clean.
- 7-Eleven clerks rock. They're always so friendly and courteous that it's always pleasant to shop there.
- 7-Eleven has the best bento. When you buy a bento, they'll heat it for you and give you a pair of chopsticks. An instant ready-to-eat inexpensive meal that tastes good. W00t!
- 7-Eleven has the best onigiri. Yum yum.
- Did I mention it's sparkling clean? It's utterly spotless. The floor is so shiny and clean that you can eat off of it.
- 7-Eleven has the awesomest selection of Häagen-Dazs ice cream. Nothing like rich ice cream for summer.
BTW — this only applies to 7-Eleven in Japan. I still don't like the American version.
August 1st, 2008 at 1:43 am · Link
It’s clean? Really? Wow, that IS a cultural difference. LOL!
August 1st, 2008 at 2:13 am · Link
They buff the floor twice a day AT LEAST. It’s just unbelievable how everything there just sparkles.
August 1st, 2008 at 11:33 am · Link
We like going to the one in the city because their gas is always cheaper and coffee is fresh. But cleanliness…I never purchase prepared food.
August 1st, 2008 at 9:09 pm · Link
Ah, the much-vaunted Japanese combini.
Honestly, I want to go visit just to check them out. I mean, the ones here are mostly clean, open 24-7 and have Haagen-Daz and Ben & Jerry’s, but still.
August 1st, 2008 at 11:37 pm · Link
Really weird. Since when did I rename myself? I’ve already renamed my laptop today and you’d think that would be enough.
August 1st, 2008 at 10:27 pm · Link
Do come visit, May! LOL.
August 1st, 2008 at 11:40 pm · Link
Hmm. That is weird. I have no idea. I found the comment in my spam folder, too.