I agree with her opinion. Japanese people should learn Japanese harder.
Because...
1. Japanese people must speak own language, Japanese! These days, young people tend to speak wrong Japanese. We often use wrong terms of respect, grammar, or words(Kanji).
2.In my opinion, people who didn't study their own language exactly cannot learn other language. So, people who speak beautiful Japanese can speak foreign language very well.
3. If children study English from elementary school or earlier, they would confuse.
2010年1月24日日曜日
Class#11 Men and Women
I agree with the author. In my opinion, a lot of Japanese men gonna be weaker, while a lot of Japanese women gonna be stronger. I often hear the word "Sousyokukei-danshi(草食系男子)" these day. They tend to be shy and they doesn't take a positive attitude. Many women work and get money by themselves. Therefore, many men and women are not interested in marriage, i think.
2009年12月19日土曜日
Class#10 Table Manner
1.Have you ever eaten in a restaurant in a foreign country?
-Yes.
Where?
-America, New Zealand
What did you eat?
-I ate Hamburger and French fries at USA. I ate ram at New Zealand.
Did you make any mistakes?
-I didn't know how to pay chips in USA. I paid $10 for $7 meal, but shopper didn't give the change. So I asked him please give me the change. But it was the chip x( I was so embarrassed!!
.2. Did you learn anything?
-Yes. We also have to pay chips at Hotel. We should put it under a pillow. That's interesting!
-Yes.
Where?
-America, New Zealand
What did you eat?
-I ate Hamburger and French fries at USA. I ate ram at New Zealand.
Did you make any mistakes?
-I didn't know how to pay chips in USA. I paid $10 for $7 meal, but shopper didn't give the change. So I asked him please give me the change. But it was the chip x( I was so embarrassed!!
.2. Did you learn anything?
-Yes. We also have to pay chips at Hotel. We should put it under a pillow. That's interesting!
2009年12月6日日曜日
class#8 Weddings
1.Since Japanese weddings are expensive, do you think having a massive wedding like Korea or UAE is a good idea? Why?
-Yes. Because wedding is the biggest event in life. We should spend lots of money for wedding and hold big ceremony!
2. What do you think about eloping? Is it a good idea or romantic? Why?
-In my opinion, it is a good idea. I think wedding is not related to parents. It is for the couple, so they should be together even if their parents oppose.
3. Have you ever thought about having a wedding in a foreign location like Hawaii? Would you do it? Why?Or Why not?
-I'd like to have my wedding at Europe or New Zealand because there are many beautiful locations and church.
4.What is your ideal wedding?
-First, I'd like to have a wedding in foriegn country. It is for just my partner and me without my family and friends. And then I would invite my family and friends to the ceremony in Japan.
5.What would you definitely do, wear or go to on that big day? Why is that important?
-I would wear white wedding dress and traditional Japanese Kimono! I like the dress because it is like princess' one. And I'm Japanese so I think I should wear Kimono.
6. Have you ever been to a foreigner's wedding? What was your impression?
No, I havent. But I saw someone's wedding at Chicago! Bride was sooo beautiful! And I guess friends are important at wedding in America althoug family is important in Japan. I prefer American style to Japanese style.
-Yes. Because wedding is the biggest event in life. We should spend lots of money for wedding and hold big ceremony!
2. What do you think about eloping? Is it a good idea or romantic? Why?
-In my opinion, it is a good idea. I think wedding is not related to parents. It is for the couple, so they should be together even if their parents oppose.
3. Have you ever thought about having a wedding in a foreign location like Hawaii? Would you do it? Why?Or Why not?
-I'd like to have my wedding at Europe or New Zealand because there are many beautiful locations and church.
4.What is your ideal wedding?
-First, I'd like to have a wedding in foriegn country. It is for just my partner and me without my family and friends. And then I would invite my family and friends to the ceremony in Japan.
5.What would you definitely do, wear or go to on that big day? Why is that important?
-I would wear white wedding dress and traditional Japanese Kimono! I like the dress because it is like princess' one. And I'm Japanese so I think I should wear Kimono.
6. Have you ever been to a foreigner's wedding? What was your impression?
No, I havent. But I saw someone's wedding at Chicago! Bride was sooo beautiful! And I guess friends are important at wedding in America althoug family is important in Japan. I prefer American style to Japanese style.
2009年11月16日月曜日
Class#7 Superstition
1.Do you think it is important to talk about superstitions in cross culture communication class? Why?
Yes, I think so. Because I guess it is one of culures in the country.
For example, some people believe that cutting nails at night is bad in japan. If you do, you cannot be with your parents when they die.
2.Is communication affected by superstitions?
Not so much, but it is good to know each country's superstitions.
3.Do you believe in superstitions? If yes, what superstitions do you believe?Why do you do, use, or believe in them?
I don't believe them, but I guess superstitions are precepts by ancestors.
For example, "cutting nails~" teaches us that if you cut nails at dark room, you may be injured your finger.
Yes, I think so. Because I guess it is one of culures in the country.
For example, some people believe that cutting nails at night is bad in japan. If you do, you cannot be with your parents when they die.
2.Is communication affected by superstitions?
Not so much, but it is good to know each country's superstitions.
3.Do you believe in superstitions? If yes, what superstitions do you believe?Why do you do, use, or believe in them?
I don't believe them, but I guess superstitions are precepts by ancestors.
For example, "cutting nails~" teaches us that if you cut nails at dark room, you may be injured your finger.
Class#6 Time
1. Please explain a time proverb in your culture.
「時は得がたく失いやすし」“Getting time is difficult, but it is easy to lose."
It means Good time/good opportunitiy rarely come and easy to lose.
2. What do the following proverbs mean:
a. Time is money.
Time is so important for us like money, so we shouldn't waste our time.
b. A stitch in time saves nine.
If I do one work today, I can save time or trouble tomorrow.
c. There's no time like the present.
Now is the best time.
d.Let's meet at 4. If I'm not there by 5, leave without me at 6, and I'll be there at 7.
I don't know.....
「時は得がたく失いやすし」“Getting time is difficult, but it is easy to lose."
It means Good time/good opportunitiy rarely come and easy to lose.
2. What do the following proverbs mean:
a. Time is money.
Time is so important for us like money, so we shouldn't waste our time.
b. A stitch in time saves nine.
If I do one work today, I can save time or trouble tomorrow.
c. There's no time like the present.
Now is the best time.
d.Let's meet at 4. If I'm not there by 5, leave without me at 6, and I'll be there at 7.
I don't know.....
2009年10月24日土曜日
Class#3 The language of clothes
1. Do you judge people according to what they wear? Why?
Yes, of course. I think Clothes express their character or what they like. I can recognize whether they are intelligent person or not. For example, if I see girls who wear "Gyaru"clothes(brightly-colored clothes, too short skirt,etc...), I would guess they are not so intelligent.
2. Do you think Japanese society puts an importance on clothing when judging other people from another country?
hmm... It's difficult question... I think Japanese don't do that.
3. What colors are you wearing now? Do they reflect your mood?
Now I'm wearing black and white clothes. I like simple color. But sometimes, I wear pink clothes when I am so happy, so I think they reflect my mood and feeling.
1. What are some subjects that you will never discuss with a friend?
I tell anything except my serious problem with my best friends.
I rarely talk about my worries.
2. Do you have different friends for different parts of your life? If so, how are they different to you? Do you talk about different things? Go to different places? Give me some examples.
Yes. Although I am shy and indoor type, I have bright and open mind friends. They are talkative, so I'm comfortable when I am with them. I tend to go outside with them such as mall, cinema, festival!
Yes, of course. I think Clothes express their character or what they like. I can recognize whether they are intelligent person or not. For example, if I see girls who wear "Gyaru"clothes(brightly-colored clothes, too short skirt,etc...), I would guess they are not so intelligent.
2. Do you think Japanese society puts an importance on clothing when judging other people from another country?
hmm... It's difficult question... I think Japanese don't do that.
3. What colors are you wearing now? Do they reflect your mood?
Now I'm wearing black and white clothes. I like simple color. But sometimes, I wear pink clothes when I am so happy, so I think they reflect my mood and feeling.
1. What are some subjects that you will never discuss with a friend?
I tell anything except my serious problem with my best friends.
I rarely talk about my worries.
2. Do you have different friends for different parts of your life? If so, how are they different to you? Do you talk about different things? Go to different places? Give me some examples.
Yes. Although I am shy and indoor type, I have bright and open mind friends. They are talkative, so I'm comfortable when I am with them. I tend to go outside with them such as mall, cinema, festival!
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