If you were working for the UN, which job would like to do using your English abilities? Why?http://www.unic.or.jp/
If Iwere working for the UN,
I want to work as a member of"UNEP".
UNEP(United Nations Environment Programme) do the best for earth!
I think that it is obligations of us that we defend the earth
because the earth is ours, we live the earth.
So, I want to achive my best for our earth.
Cross Cultural communication class...
is trials and tribulations to me.
Because, I am not good English.
But, I could study English and enjoy class.
Thank you so much.
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homework -Personal Space-
1. You're talking to a co-worker . How close do you stand?
Maybe I think that I talk to them so close because it is so noisy at work.
My job is pachinko.
So, I cannot talk to a co-worker and customers far.
However, I don't have uncomfortable feeling.
2. You're talking to a friend. Do you touch each other?
Yes, I do.
I often touch my friend because I like touching my lover friend.
But! It is a communication for me!
3. Look at the diagram of a waiting room. Where do you sit when you enter?
Maybe I'll sit on second seat from the left.
Because this seat is distance from entrance.
And I would like to sit empty seat of either side.
But well...It depends!!
4. You're in a crowded elevator. Where do you look?
I always look at number or I look straight up ahead without thinking.
I try to not look other parson's eyes...
5. You're standing in line. How close do you stand to the person in front?
I follow the people in front.
Well...Maybe, I will be standing to the person not far.
6. You get on the bus. There is an empty row of seats at the back, and an empty seat close by. Where do you sit?
I sit an empty seat close by.
I would like to sit alone because others makes me nervous.
7. You're in library and there's an empty seat beside you. Do you want to stop someone sitting there ? If so, how?
I do not want someone to sit near me.
But, I cannot say "please do not sit."
8. You're going to the beach. Do you like to see lots of people or very few?
Maybe yes...
I don't like the place which there are lots of person,
but, it is sure that I feel some relief.
9. When you're talking to someone, do you look them in the eye?
Yes, I do! That's natural!!
When I was child, I was said by my parents and my teacher,
"you should look the speaker's eyes!"
10.You're on a train. Do you talk to the other passenger?
No, I don't. I don't talk to the other passenger.
But, sometimes, I am talked by an old person.
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Maybe I think that I talk to them so close because it is so noisy at work.
My job is pachinko.
So, I cannot talk to a co-worker and customers far.
However, I don't have uncomfortable feeling.
2. You're talking to a friend. Do you touch each other?
Yes, I do.
I often touch my friend because I like touching my lover friend.
But! It is a communication for me!
3. Look at the diagram of a waiting room. Where do you sit when you enter?
Maybe I'll sit on second seat from the left.
Because this seat is distance from entrance.
And I would like to sit empty seat of either side.
But well...It depends!!
4. You're in a crowded elevator. Where do you look?
I always look at number or I look straight up ahead without thinking.
I try to not look other parson's eyes...
5. You're standing in line. How close do you stand to the person in front?
I follow the people in front.
Well...Maybe, I will be standing to the person not far.
6. You get on the bus. There is an empty row of seats at the back, and an empty seat close by. Where do you sit?
I sit an empty seat close by.
I would like to sit alone because others makes me nervous.
7. You're in library and there's an empty seat beside you. Do you want to stop someone sitting there ? If so, how?
I do not want someone to sit near me.
But, I cannot say "please do not sit."
8. You're going to the beach. Do you like to see lots of people or very few?
Maybe yes...
I don't like the place which there are lots of person,
but, it is sure that I feel some relief.
9. When you're talking to someone, do you look them in the eye?
Yes, I do! That's natural!!
When I was child, I was said by my parents and my teacher,
"you should look the speaker's eyes!"
10.You're on a train. Do you talk to the other passenger?
No, I don't. I don't talk to the other passenger.
But, sometimes, I am talked by an old person.
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homework -Work Place Questioner-
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Your score is 45 on a scale of 0 to 100 = Preference for Tolerance for Ambiguity
Your score indicates that you have a moderate Tolerance for Ambiguity and might be willing to give up job security for more opportunity. In countries/cultures with a Tolerance for Ambiguity, conflict in organizations is perceived as natural, and rules may be broken for pragmatic reasons. If you work in countries/cultures with a Need for Certainty, such as Japan, France, and Greece, you might react by creating a micro-environment that would shield you from the burden of what you might perceive as excessive structures, rules, and regulations. In countries with a high Need for Certainty, loyalty to an employer is seen as an advantage; a specialist career is preferred over a career in management.
I choised Japan and Canada.
Maybe I agree with it.
I might react by creating a micro-environment
that would shield me from the burden of what
I might perceive as excessive structures, rules, and regulations.
And I think that
loyalty to an employer is seen as an advantage.
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Your score is 45 on a scale of 0 to 100 = Preference for Tolerance for Ambiguity
Your score indicates that you have a moderate Tolerance for Ambiguity and might be willing to give up job security for more opportunity. In countries/cultures with a Tolerance for Ambiguity, conflict in organizations is perceived as natural, and rules may be broken for pragmatic reasons. If you work in countries/cultures with a Need for Certainty, such as Japan, France, and Greece, you might react by creating a micro-environment that would shield you from the burden of what you might perceive as excessive structures, rules, and regulations. In countries with a high Need for Certainty, loyalty to an employer is seen as an advantage; a specialist career is preferred over a career in management.
I choised Japan and Canada.
Maybe I agree with it.
I might react by creating a micro-environment
that would shield me from the burden of what
I might perceive as excessive structures, rules, and regulations.
And I think that
loyalty to an employer is seen as an advantage.
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homework -Dating Customs -
Personality, looks and rich...there are very important for me!!
I like funny, kind, talkative and having common points.
I like funny, kind, talkative and having common points.
I want a man to have a car.
In addition...I like a tall man.
But, I think that the ideal is just a dream...
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Homework -Reflections-
Family
a. When do children usually leave home?
I think that it varies by the individual and it involves with a spiritual thing.
But, as a general trend, I think that almost people leave home when they got a steady job.
b. How many people live in your home?
There are 5 people in total: my parents, an older brother, an older sisters and me.
In addition, we have a dog and a goldfish.
Now, my brother lives in Hiroshima since he got a job.
(I live in Mihara.)
And my sister lives in Ibaraki because there is a professional school there.
So, in my home, there are 3 people and 2 pets.
c. Do you have head of the family?
My family's head is my father.
Nobody can go against what he says.
But, he is spoony on a dog.
So, he has a weakness for a dog.
d. Who does the house work?
My mother and My father.
My father does the house work in the morning;
cleaning, washing, dog-walking, prepare a lunchbox and so on.
The reason is, my mother can't get up in the morning because she is in poor health.
So, my mother does the house work only at night.
I admire him because he do all the work right every day.
My parents help and complement each other, so they are great.
e. Who runs the family?
I think it's my father and mother.
Both of parents work hard for my family.
f. How many rooms do you have to sleep in?
There are 4 rooms; my sister, my brother, my parents and mine.
So, I sleep in my rooms.
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a. When do children usually leave home?
I think that it varies by the individual and it involves with a spiritual thing.
But, as a general trend, I think that almost people leave home when they got a steady job.
b. How many people live in your home?
There are 5 people in total: my parents, an older brother, an older sisters and me.
In addition, we have a dog and a goldfish.
Now, my brother lives in Hiroshima since he got a job.
(I live in Mihara.)
And my sister lives in Ibaraki because there is a professional school there.
So, in my home, there are 3 people and 2 pets.
c. Do you have head of the family?
My family's head is my father.
Nobody can go against what he says.
But, he is spoony on a dog.
So, he has a weakness for a dog.
d. Who does the house work?
My mother and My father.
My father does the house work in the morning;
cleaning, washing, dog-walking, prepare a lunchbox and so on.
The reason is, my mother can't get up in the morning because she is in poor health.
So, my mother does the house work only at night.
I admire him because he do all the work right every day.
My parents help and complement each other, so they are great.
e. Who runs the family?
I think it's my father and mother.
Both of parents work hard for my family.
f. How many rooms do you have to sleep in?
There are 4 rooms; my sister, my brother, my parents and mine.
So, I sleep in my rooms.
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Homework -Names and Addresses-
1. Are feelings emotions and facial expressions universal across borders, happy, sad, etc...?
I think that feelings emotions and facial expressions are universal.
Anybody, when they are happy, they are smile.
And they are sad, they are sad face or crying.
I think that this is same all of the world.
Sometimes someone express someone's elation with tears.
2. Try to name as many feelings as possible in Japanese. Now write the English translation.
幸福 happiness enjoyment pleasure joy
不幸 adversity unfortunate unpropitious unlucky
絶望 depression despair hopelessness desperation
苦痛 affliction bitterness distress hardship
愛情 adoration love affection affectionate
悲痛 bale heartbreak pang pathos woe
快楽 pleasure sweet volupte enjoy
疲労 lassitude tiredness weariness wearisomeness
愉快 amusing cheerful glorious gratifying
不快 chill disamenity discomfort dysphoria
3. Are there any feelings in Japanese that cannot be translated into English?
I think...
たいぎい うざい やばい etc
It might be able to translate,
but I think that it is difficalt and not 100 percent.
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I think that feelings emotions and facial expressions are universal.
Anybody, when they are happy, they are smile.
And they are sad, they are sad face or crying.
I think that this is same all of the world.
Sometimes someone express someone's elation with tears.
2. Try to name as many feelings as possible in Japanese. Now write the English translation.
幸福 happiness enjoyment pleasure joy
不幸 adversity unfortunate unpropitious unlucky
絶望 depression despair hopelessness desperation
苦痛 affliction bitterness distress hardship
愛情 adoration love affection affectionate
悲痛 bale heartbreak pang pathos woe
快楽 pleasure sweet volupte enjoy
疲労 lassitude tiredness weariness wearisomeness
愉快 amusing cheerful glorious gratifying
不快 chill disamenity discomfort dysphoria
3. Are there any feelings in Japanese that cannot be translated into English?
I think...
たいぎい うざい やばい etc
It might be able to translate,
but I think that it is difficalt and not 100 percent.
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Welcome Colgate University Students!
I talked with girl who name is Yurie.
So, She is Japanese.
I'm terrible with English.
I'm weak in speaking and listening.
Thus, I cannot speak anything by being nervous
in front of the foreigner.
Therefore, I choosed Japanese.
But, I don't think this is going to end well.
Just make the best of it.
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So, She is Japanese.
I'm terrible with English.
I'm weak in speaking and listening.
Thus, I cannot speak anything by being nervous
in front of the foreigner.
Therefore, I choosed Japanese.
But, I don't think this is going to end well.
Just make the best of it.
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Homework -Greethings-
The question #7
Q. How do people greet someone they've just me?
I think that people say something to others.
For example, in English, "hello" or "hi".
In Japanese, "ohayo" or "komnichiwa" etc.
Q. How do you greet members of your family?
I greet dully member of my family.
And, I say "Good morning", "I'm home" and so on.
Q.Do you hug members of your family?
No, I don't.
But, when I see my elder sister after a long time,
we hug each other.
she lives far away.
Q. How do you greet people who are important in society?
I greet important people politely.
For example, I bow and present a business card.
Q. Do people greet people of the opposite sex in a different way?
I don't think so.
I greet the same way .
I think it is rude to be a different way by sex.
Q. Are the customs the same all over your country?
I think so.
But, I think that some are otherwise..
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Q. How do people greet someone they've just me?
I think that people say something to others.
For example, in English, "hello" or "hi".
In Japanese, "ohayo" or "komnichiwa" etc.
Q. How do you greet members of your family?
I greet dully member of my family.
And, I say "Good morning", "I'm home" and so on.
Q.Do you hug members of your family?
No, I don't.
But, when I see my elder sister after a long time,
we hug each other.
she lives far away.
Q. How do you greet people who are important in society?
I greet important people politely.
For example, I bow and present a business card.
Q. Do people greet people of the opposite sex in a different way?
I don't think so.
I greet the same way .
I think it is rude to be a different way by sex.
Q. Are the customs the same all over your country?
I think so.
But, I think that some are otherwise..
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Homework -World Religions-
How do you greet people in your life?
I say "hello" or "hi" etc.
In Japanese, I say "ohayo", "aa!", "yo!", "○○chan!" and so on.
And, I wave my hand.
Is it different for different people? How so and why?
I say "hello" or "hi" etc.
In Japanese, I say "ohayo", "aa!", "yo!", "○○chan!" and so on.
And, I wave my hand.
Is it different for different people? How so and why?
Yes, it is.
To parents, I say dully.
To my friends, I say lustily and smile.
To elders and betters, I say humbly with a straight face.
Why?
Well...Because the relationship is differ each.
Do you touch people when you talk to them? Why? Or Why not?
Maybe, yes.
I usually use my body to physically express words.
And, I communicate with gestures.
So, for me, touching is communication, too.
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Homework -Buddhism-
How is your daily life affected by Buddhism?
I am influenced in eating habits.
And the funeral and Bon holiday are influenced, too.
Well, though they are not daily.
What do you do and why do you do it?
I join my hands in prayer before I eat.
And I say, "Itadaki masu".
I do it because I habituate.
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I am influenced in eating habits.
And the funeral and Bon holiday are influenced, too.
Well, though they are not daily.
What do you do and why do you do it?
I join my hands in prayer before I eat.
And I say, "Itadaki masu".
I do it because I habituate.
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Homewaork -Education-
After listening to today’s presentations and reading what the new Minister of Education in the newspapers. Please read the opinion in the December 6th International Herald Tribune. http://www.iht.com/articles/2006/12/06/opinion/edkumiko.php
Do you agree with the writer? Why?
Give at least 3 examples to support your answer.
Yes, I do. Maybe I agree with the writer.
I know that English is the acceptance as the global language. Chinese is also spoken by many people, but only many people, that's not to say that people all over the world speak Chinese as English. So, I understand that English is increasingly expected, rather than respected, in the business community. And I see, to this end, Japanese must make a desperate struggle to master fluent English.
I also think that Japanese have a surprisingly low level of fluency in English. The reason being that, in Japan, none of them have historical or cultural ties to the English language. But, Japan managed to become one of the world's largest economies without its people mastering much English. I believe it is because Japan have economic prowess. So, I hold a opinion that Japanese don't have to study English so much.
A government committee's proposal to introduce English into the elementary school curriculum has met surprising protest. Because such as Mr. Ibuki said, teaching English may be necessary in the global community, but as a Japanese, one must first be able to speak proper Japanese. So, foreign-language study doesn't need to be a high priority for children.
Do you agree with the writer? Why?
Give at least 3 examples to support your answer.
Yes, I do. Maybe I agree with the writer.
I know that English is the acceptance as the global language. Chinese is also spoken by many people, but only many people, that's not to say that people all over the world speak Chinese as English. So, I understand that English is increasingly expected, rather than respected, in the business community. And I see, to this end, Japanese must make a desperate struggle to master fluent English.
I also think that Japanese have a surprisingly low level of fluency in English. The reason being that, in Japan, none of them have historical or cultural ties to the English language. But, Japan managed to become one of the world's largest economies without its people mastering much English. I believe it is because Japan have economic prowess. So, I hold a opinion that Japanese don't have to study English so much.
A government committee's proposal to introduce English into the elementary school curriculum has met surprising protest. Because such as Mr. Ibuki said, teaching English may be necessary in the global community, but as a Japanese, one must first be able to speak proper Japanese. So, foreign-language study doesn't need to be a high priority for children.
In addition, some says that Japanese should be proud that their scores on the TOEFL, the test that assesses English proficiency of non-native speakers, rank among the lowest in Asia. That is the result of the country never having been colonized nor forced to speak another language. I was admiring at this thinking.
I think so, too.
No matter what its neighbors and rivals in Asia have taken the practical road and acquiesced to the English-speaking trend, but in Japan, there is no need for haste in the matter. I believe that children don't have to spend those precious hours studying their own complex language and hardly enough time to confuse children linguistically or do damage to their Japanese in order to speak fluent English.
Additionally, Japan have many many problems. For example, there are remarkably few people who can pronounce the language like a native speaker in Japan. And to forge ahead, Japanese students will also have to overcome their shyness in trying out new words.
Well, whatsoever, I want to say, Japan have got to master Japaneses before to master English. And Japanese must take pride in our culture. I feel sure that it is quite certain that the world's business and economies need to master English in the future. But, I believe the pride is "kokka no hinkaku"!
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Homework -About Japan Times-
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Happy New Year！
This week's homework is to read an article
from the Japan Times and give your opinion.
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/member/member.html?ek20060110ks.htm
Do you agree or disagree with the author (who is Japanese).
Please explain why in your blog.
I regret my inability to understand this article...
But, maybe I agree with the author a little.
I also think many Japanese men are "Renai Ken-o Sho."
Because my male friends said "girls are too much of a bother!"
But, all men are thinking about is sex and want to do.
so, I subtly understand thing which men say
"Kyo no kanojyo wa ashita no moto-kano.
(Today's girlfriend is tomorrow's ex-girlfriend)."
I amazed at men's foolishness.
But, I don't think
the "shoshika (low birth rate)" is not only problem of male.
There are many females whose think as the same.
Then, I also think
many Japanese women wants her partner to buy a lot of things
and let guy buy own lunch, dinner, and so on.
I also want guy pay all things. ha ha.
I can't understand heart of males.
But, so, anyway, love is fascinating! ha ha ha!
Happy New Year！
This week's homework is to read an article
from the Japan Times and give your opinion.
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/member/member.html?ek20060110ks.htm
Do you agree or disagree with the author (who is Japanese).
Please explain why in your blog.
I regret my inability to understand this article...
But, maybe I agree with the author a little.
I also think many Japanese men are "Renai Ken-o Sho."
Because my male friends said "girls are too much of a bother!"
But, all men are thinking about is sex and want to do.
so, I subtly understand thing which men say
"Kyo no kanojyo wa ashita no moto-kano.
(Today's girlfriend is tomorrow's ex-girlfriend)."
I amazed at men's foolishness.
But, I don't think
the "shoshika (low birth rate)" is not only problem of male.
There are many females whose think as the same.
Then, I also think
many Japanese women wants her partner to buy a lot of things
and let guy buy own lunch, dinner, and so on.
I also want guy pay all things. ha ha.
I can't understand heart of males.
But, so, anyway, love is fascinating! ha ha ha!
Homework Ⅹ -Table Manners-
Today we discussed table manners from all over the world. Please answer the following questions in your blog.
Have you ever eaten in a foreign restaurant?
Yes, I have.
Where?
It's Singapore, South Korea and the United Kingdom.
What did you eat?
It is Chinese food, Korean-style grilled beef, sandwich and so on.
Did you make any mistakes?
Yes, I did. I especially remember what it happened in Korea.
Please explain your experience. Did you learn anything?
Okay. When I ate yaki-niku in Korea, I felt humiliated at the restaurant.
I knew, I knew Korean-style grilled beef,
but I didn't know what to do.
So, I normally ate beef; grilled beef by myself, picked and ate it.
Then, I got yelled at by the clerk.
It seemed that I shouldn't do anything except eating.
In addition, I didn't eat kimchi because I don't like it.
Then, I got yelled at her again, and she said "eat kimchi!"
I was surprised and said "I can't eat it. I'm sorry."
Then, she was disagreeably amazed.
I was surprised again.
In Korea, it is nothing special that people eat kimchi.
In other words, not eating kimchi is strange.
Therefore, it seemed,
what I didn't eat kimchi doesn't look good to her.
I learned that it is important
"when in Rome, do as the Romans do"
So, "when in Korea, do as the Koreans do!" ha ha!
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Have you ever eaten in a foreign restaurant?
Yes, I have.
Where?
It's Singapore, South Korea and the United Kingdom.
What did you eat?
It is Chinese food, Korean-style grilled beef, sandwich and so on.
Did you make any mistakes?
Yes, I did. I especially remember what it happened in Korea.
Please explain your experience. Did you learn anything?
Okay. When I ate yaki-niku in Korea, I felt humiliated at the restaurant.
I knew, I knew Korean-style grilled beef,
but I didn't know what to do.
So, I normally ate beef; grilled beef by myself, picked and ate it.
Then, I got yelled at by the clerk.
It seemed that I shouldn't do anything except eating.
In addition, I didn't eat kimchi because I don't like it.
Then, I got yelled at her again, and she said "eat kimchi!"
I was surprised and said "I can't eat it. I'm sorry."
Then, she was disagreeably amazed.
I was surprised again.
In Korea, it is nothing special that people eat kimchi.
In other words, not eating kimchi is strange.
Therefore, it seemed,
what I didn't eat kimchi doesn't look good to her.
I learned that it is important
"when in Rome, do as the Romans do"
So, "when in Korea, do as the Koreans do!" ha ha!
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