One of the first Japanese phrases I learned when I came to Japan was "benri," which means "convenient" (and, therefore, good). It's no wonder then, that Japan boasts more than 50,000 convenience stores.
With the current concerns about the environment, sustainability and one-time-use plastics, though, I think it's time to re-evaluate the word "convenient."
The opposite of "convenient" is "inconvenient." It's a pretty sure bet that no one is fond of inconveniences, but they tend to be subjective. What's the line between inconvenience and just plain laziness?
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