When in Japan....

One knows they are not residing in the United States when they plead to the family before dinner,

"Please say nice things tonight, no mean words.  It's a special dinner, please don't ruin it- we're having a big, fresh, crispy salad!"  (when compared to the normal fare which is an assortment of steamed or sauteed veggies, purchased at a lower price)

and emotions involved with the above quote are synonymous with:

"Only peace and joy this evening, fellow diners.....might I trouble you to pass the champagne?"