One of the things we Elliots like about Japan is the "Aisatsu" department - the standard little greetings that make one's daily life run smoothly. Of course, westerners have them, too, to a point. We say "Please" and "Thank you" and "Excuse me" but we seem to run out sooner. And then there is "I'm sorry." Which is easily said in Japan - much more easily than in the West - for the little things.
But forgiveness... I think a sinner's heart prevails in both worlds.
I personally don't think Westerners forgive any easier than Japanese and neither culture seems to encourage saying "I'm sorry" and "I forgive you" for the big things.
But "Love Story" had it all wrong. Love does NOT mean "never having to say you're sorry."
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