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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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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