So there's this word that Japanese use VERY often, and that's "yoroshiku". It has no perfect way of explaining it, but if one were to try to translate it in English, it would be something like... "Do with your best efforts." So basically, it's asking someone a favour and for them to do it well.

But what most foreigners don't immediately realize is that this only speaks to the final result. When looking at that task, one doesn't always realize everything that is needed to accomplish that task. Yeah we can simply say: "Don't be late for the meeting." But in order for that to truly happen, this can sometimes include such things as to how you plan your meal, how you plan your day, how you're going to travel, and what you're going to bring where. In other words, when someone ask a task out of you, even though it might seem like a small thing, I believe it takes quite some "effort" to perform it correctly. Key word: Correctly.

Recently, having more and more responsibilities upon me, I have come to realize the importance of this "yoroshiku". It comes even with a certain amount of respect, because the person asking you the favour believes you can accomplish it for her.

Just a little flavour to my thoughts these days.