You can pick your nose

On public transportation in Japan, the weary businessmen are commuting home from work after a hard day in Tokyo, one of the world's most populous and industrious cities. They are exhausted, but they still have the will to emerge victorious, to put in the elbow grease and dig deep within to grasp success. And, they are fighting back against anyone who says it's bad manners to pick your nose in public. They are, afterall, adhering to the old rule of thumb that says, "You can pick your friends and you can pick your nose, but you can't pick your friends' noses." They remain faithfully engaged with their own nostril, with a dedication rarely seen in this world anymore. It is encouraging to see them sitting across the aisle striving for success against all odds, sometimes in the face of silent ridicule by some petulant passenger staring in disbelief (or is it pure awe at their awesome nostril maneuvers and perfected techniques?).
It is moments like these that I renew my faith in the ability of mankind to rid itself of waste and impurity; the trajectory of mankind to shrug off constricting social rules and explore new territory. It is these men, who put their nose to the grind, that prove to me that we should let nothing block our path to reach new heights.
And one more thing, if it's true that two heads are better than one, maybe we should reconsider the "friends' noses" part as well. Indeed, a friend may have some good ideas and new techniques to share. So go ahead and saddle up next to a new friend and ask if they wouldn't mind if you picked their brain for a bit. They might even consider your efforts a breath of fresh air.