Be aware of the atmosphre? Who cares?

I never support Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who announced his resignation on Wednesday. However, I don't like to hear people use the term "Be aware of the atmosphere," to describe how little he understands what Japanese people really want.

I believe that you should be assertive in public. To make others understand what you feel, you've got to tell them that. It's not fair to say "that's not what I want" without stating your intention.

The Japanese society requires its nations to acquire the skills to be aware of the atmosphere more often than the other societies are. Although some may say this is the virtue of Japan, I believe that this rediculous custom is making our life uncomfortable. It seems that Japan will be better if we are able to state our opinions freely.

As you know, Mr. Abe's case doesn't apply to "Be aware of the atomosphere" situations. Simply, he didn't listen to people around him and Japanese citizens.