(2015-12-15, 4:04 am)sholum Wrote: Just going by that link, the reasons cited agree with you on the benefits of kana input, but most people that mentioned using romaji input referenced programming (which would, of course, be an absolute pain to do if you switched to kana input every time you wanted to make a comment). I haven't looked further, so I really don't what other reasons people use romaji input. It was postulated that people who were just learning to touch type might use romaji input because there's less keys to memorize, but that person thought that it was a poor reason.

I'd think hunt-and-peck would be a lot more difficult with romaji input though...

I never did see anyone mention comfort as a factor (just the idea of kana input makes my hands hurt, though I haven't bought one to be sure), but then again, that might have been in the post that mentioned different keyboard layouts (DVORAK and such), and my eyes glazed right over that.

I think that will depend on factors such as their work nature (e.g. typist vs gardener), flexibility, adaptability and most important factor, whether they feel it is of any benefit to change at all, while some people would love to stay in their comfort zone all the time.  

Some people have the dexterity to use both hands (left and right hands with equal skills: ambidexterity) and/or choose to activate both hemispheres of their brain-cells.

[EDIT: remove earlier irrelevant link and update the following link below]

Comparison of different keyboards input-method
入力比較アニメーション
http://nicola.sunicom.co.jp/compare.html

• 親指シフト キーボード "Oyayubi" Thumb-Shift Keyboard
  • JISキーボード （かな入力） JIS Keyboard Kana Input
    • JISキーボード （ローマ字入力） JIS Keyboard Romaji Input
      

Comparison of number of key inputs and speed
打鍵数と入力速度比較
http://nicola.sunicom.co.jp/thumb4_1.html

(2015-12-15, 4:51 am)SomeCallMeChris Wrote: Yes, I'm a professional cook at a country club. I understand the Japanese love golfing so maybe somehow I can manage a similar position in Japan someday? Hmmm.... or a hotel would be fine too. Ideally I'd love to work in (or even run) a restaurant that really plays up the western cuisine theme both on the menu and in the decor. Not that there's anything wrong with Japanese cuisine, but it'd be pretty arrogant of me to try to out-do the Japanese at Japanese cooking...

Heheheh... I can "smell" through the bits and bytes.  Sure thing, most of the Master/Chief Chefs recruited don't even need to know the Japanese language to work in Japan, some are headhunted through the grapevines or personal contacts.  It depends on the restaurant/hotel owners and their business models, target clientele and other X-factors like "human chemistry", so it is possible to get a foothold inside their kitchen, where fusion cuisine is popular in some places.  

(2015-12-15, 4:51 am)SomeCallMeChris Wrote: Before I realized I can't stand living in a cubicle I was a computer programmer, and I can touch-type the whole keyboard including the symbols in far off corners without any strain.

Dilbert by Scott Adams    

A former colleague of mine can type really fast with just a finger. Amazing speed!
I used to compete with him to see who can type faster.

[EDIT]
Apologies for derailing the thread topic, s0apgun. 申し訳ございませんでした （＿＿;）ゞ　反省～

I find that the video link do not give any good representation to address the question.

Can Japanese Actually Write Japanese (Kanji)?
The topic question itself is kind of "open and wide", subject to at least a few interpretation such as:
- Japanese Kanji names?
- Japanese Kanji words for elementary level?
- How many Kanji words would be considered that a person could actually write?
- How do the person who is conducting the street survey even know if someone is really a Japanese?

(2015-12-15, 10:38 am)eslang Wrote:

(2015-12-15, 4:51 am)SomeCallMeChris Wrote: Before I realized I can't stand living in a cubicle I was a computer programmer, and I can touch-type the whole keyboard including the symbols in far off corners without any strain.

Dilbert by Scott Adams    

Dilbert is usually labelled as an engineer who no doubt knows programming.

Now Wally, he has some mad programming skills. "The shell of a long gone great programmer" He also has a much cooler life philosophy.

I didn't remember 賄賂

I have a Japanese friend and she sometimes forgets kanji or gets them mixed up (but these mistakes make sense, though - for example 芯 and 針 in the context of stationery.) She also gives me weird stares when I say kanji are my favourite part of Japanese, haha. She's really helpful and has taught me a lot though!

ps. so that's what "bribe" and "graft" are for huh!

I switched to a swipe keyboard (available in Multiling's replacement) on my S3; it's interesting, but it's taking a while to get used to. I think my biggest issue with it is that, sometimes, I fail to flick far enough for it to register as a different character, and I just get the face one. Remembering the location of each tile, as well as direction I have to flick, is steadily becoming easier.

SomeCallMeChris Wrote:I can touch-type the whole keyboard including the symbols in far off corners without any strain.

I don't usually have any trouble, but I only use the numbers occasionally, and it always feels like a bit of a stretch, despite having large hands; granted, I'm currently using a flatter keyboard (from my bed, as I can't sit) and it's significantly easier, so maybe it's just my usual keyboard.
I usually switch to the number pad when programming or making spreadsheets, because it feels easier; I can't tell whether the time I save using the pad counters the time it takes to switch between it and the normal keyboard though...

[Zgarbas]

Quick, when writing the next post have someone look over your shoulder and ask you 'how is that spelt?'. See your spelling abilities plummet.

(2015-12-30, 6:25 am)Zgarbas Wrote: Quick, when writing the next post have someone look over your shoulder and ask you 'how is that spelt?'. See your spelling abilities plummet.

I actually get asked to spell-check a lot by friends and family, so I've gotten used to it; I know what you mean though, suddenly being put on the spot makes your confidence go straight out the window.