During the mansoon, if rains are delayed, the prices of leafy vegetables soor. Even if there is mismatch between production and demand, prices rise. If there is too much rain, the price index also rises because vegetables and fruits are perishable. In this regard, we should certainly admire the Japanese. When the prices of daily necessities, leafy vegetables and other essential items rise in the market, they avoid using these expensive items for a few days. As demands decreases, the prices naturally fall. If we undertake this initiative for just ten days without complaint, we will see that it doesn’t adversely affect our household budget.

However, forced sacrifices don’t instill habits. Forced actions often yield opposite results. For instance, if someone is forced to stop drinking tea because it is a bad habit, the next day they might drink more tea than usual, thinking it’s their last chance. This negative mindset sticks, and they end up not breaking the habit. Inflation is out of control even in advanced countries around world. Every nation battles inflation. However, in countries where citizens fights inflation alongside their government, daily life remains bearable despite rising prices. This trait of the Japanese is particularly commendable.