You have been a dishwasher at Tojo’s for over 20 years. Why so long?
Mr. Tojo is a nice guy and he gives a little more in wages and benefits and we all share tips. Tojo cares about all staff like a family. I work here and feel happy – if I felt no good I would be gone. For me, nothing is a problem here. Do you do anything else besides washing the dishes? I cook tempura; started 10 years ago. Now Mr. Yang is dishwasher for 13 years and I can do more. Besides Tojo, how do you get along with the other Japanese chefs? My Japanese is pretty stupid – our culture is far apart. English and French is easier to speak than Japanese and they speak English to me. When they speak Japanese to each other I watch their faces and I know the meaning. We never fight but a little argue. Tojo likes to say bullshit. You must be happier in this new place. Old place rented, now Tojo owns this place and everything has improved. In the other place, it was so small I couldn’t even shake a pan. Now I even have a window. I like the new layout a lot. Is there anything you don’t like
