Do Japanese people have an inferiority complex? Japanese people often tell me they feel inferior to foreigners. You've probably heard Japanese people say some of following yourself:

Japanese people can't hold their liquor as well as foreigners because they lack a certain enzyme that helps in the digestion of liquor. It's true that an incredible number of people have to be carried home from bars in Japan. It's common to see drunk people staggering through the streets at night, accompanied by friends supporting them on each shoulder. Foreigners are always surprised to learn how socially acceptable this is in Japan.

Indeed, drinking with Japanese people can be a unique experience. I went out the other night with my friend, Midori. Midori and I are the same height, same weight and even have the same shoe size. We were drinking the same beer. But when I looked over at Midori, I was surprised to see that she had suddenly slumped over and was sleeping at the table. She had keeled over! Her friends merely ignored her and said, "Oh, it's normal."