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!
2009年12月19日土曜日
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!
2009年10月18日日曜日
Class#2 Death and Funerals
1.Death and Funerals:
a. Do you have any international friends or a host family? If so, how would you express your condolences to them if a family member died?
Japanese wear black kimono or suits for condolences, and give a condolence payment to the family. And then, we see died person's face and say goodbye.
b. Have you ever been to a foreign funeral?
No, I've never been. However, I watched American funeral on TV. I was interested in wearing sunglasses. Why do some people(especially, women) wear sunglasses at funeral??
2. The language of Clothes (preparation for next weeks topic):
a.Why are Japanese designer label crazy? Why is what you wear so important?
I guess that Japanese want to express their status. If someone wear famous designer label clothes or accessories, others think she is rich and luxurious.
b.What does “Don’t judge a book by it’s cover.” mean to you?
I think the meaning is "Don't judge a person by his or her appearance such as their clothes." Most People are diffrerent from their appearance.
a. Do you have any international friends or a host family? If so, how would you express your condolences to them if a family member died?
Japanese wear black kimono or suits for condolences, and give a condolence payment to the family. And then, we see died person's face and say goodbye.
b. Have you ever been to a foreign funeral?
No, I've never been. However, I watched American funeral on TV. I was interested in wearing sunglasses. Why do some people(especially, women) wear sunglasses at funeral??
2. The language of Clothes (preparation for next weeks topic):
a.Why are Japanese designer label crazy? Why is what you wear so important?
I guess that Japanese want to express their status. If someone wear famous designer label clothes or accessories, others think she is rich and luxurious.
b.What does “Don’t judge a book by it’s cover.” mean to you?
I think the meaning is "Don't judge a person by his or her appearance such as their clothes." Most People are diffrerent from their appearance.
2009年10月3日土曜日
Class#1 Fall 2009
Q1.
a.Do you agree with the web site's description?
Yes!! Japanese exactly like to do wrapping!!! Therefore, Japanese think that Amercans say too directly. On the other hand, Americans cannot understand what Japanese really want to say.
b.What do you do that can be called "wrapping"?
Give examples and reasons for your actions.
For example, when I give a gift to someone, I say "Here's a little something for you(つまらないものですが。）" even if I think it is a good or expensive thing. The reason is that I may be thought that I'm a patronizing person.
Q2.
a. Where do you go when you die?
I'm not sure whether heaven exists, or not. But many people have believed heaven and hell for a long time, so we may go there when we die.
Also, I believe that we will be born again after we die because a few people have memories of previous life. I think life has connected.
b. Explain why do Japanese have death memorial services 1 month, 1 year, 3 years, 7 years, etc. after a person's death?
Most Japanese are Buddhism. They believe that people go to the hether world (heaven) after they die, so bereaved family pray for repose the deceased's soul each year.
And 49days after someone's death are most important because his or her destination of the next life is decided during this period.
a.Do you agree with the web site's description?
Yes!! Japanese exactly like to do wrapping!!! Therefore, Japanese think that Amercans say too directly. On the other hand, Americans cannot understand what Japanese really want to say.
b.What do you do that can be called "wrapping"?
Give examples and reasons for your actions.
For example, when I give a gift to someone, I say "Here's a little something for you(つまらないものですが。）" even if I think it is a good or expensive thing. The reason is that I may be thought that I'm a patronizing person.
Q2.
a. Where do you go when you die?
I'm not sure whether heaven exists, or not. But many people have believed heaven and hell for a long time, so we may go there when we die.
Also, I believe that we will be born again after we die because a few people have memories of previous life. I think life has connected.
b. Explain why do Japanese have death memorial services 1 month, 1 year, 3 years, 7 years, etc. after a person's death?
Most Japanese are Buddhism. They believe that people go to the hether world (heaven) after they die, so bereaved family pray for repose the deceased's soul each year.
And 49days after someone's death are most important because his or her destination of the next life is decided during this period.
2009年8月1日土曜日
Class#14 Politics and Reflection
I want to work as translator because I can use my English, and I like wrting.
But I cannot speak three different language, so I have to learn another language.
I'd like to learn French or Korean.
And also I have to study difficult words to work at UN.
But I cannot speak three different language, so I have to learn another language.
I'd like to learn French or Korean.
And also I have to study difficult words to work at UN.
2009年7月12日日曜日
Working with different culture
I think I will work as a manager at foreign capital company.
American don't care whether women work as boss, or not.
I think American women are stronger than Japanese women.
American don't care whether women work as boss, or not.
I think American women are stronger than Japanese women.
2009年7月5日日曜日
Class#12 Dating
The most important thig is looks for me. I think everyone likes good-looking guys more than not-good-looking guys. The face and style are important because I would have seen him almost everyday if I were his girlfriend.Second, personality is important.
And, good salary& neatness are better.
I also like a person who have talent. I wanna respect my partner.
2009年6月7日日曜日
Class#7 Names and Adresses
1.Are feelings, emotions, and facial expessions universal across borders?
Yes, I think so. For example, children who cannot speak language yet smile when they are happy, cry when they are sad, or get angry when they don't like something. It is common all over the world.
While, words and gestures are different between other countries. For example, "nod" means "yes" in Japan or America, but I heard that some countries it means "no".
2.Many feelings in Japanese and the English translation.
嬉しい/ happy
悲しい/ sad
楽しい/ pleasant
寂しい/lonely
腹立たしい/ be irritated
苦しい/ hard
悔しい/ be mortified
羨ましい/ envy
妬ましい/jealous
憎い/ hateful
恥ずかしい/be ashamed
恋しい/ miss
3. Feelings in only Japanese
愛おしい
切ない
憂い/愁い
儚い
Yes, I think so. For example, children who cannot speak language yet smile when they are happy, cry when they are sad, or get angry when they don't like something. It is common all over the world.
While, words and gestures are different between other countries. For example, "nod" means "yes" in Japan or America, but I heard that some countries it means "no".
2.Many feelings in Japanese and the English translation.
嬉しい/ happy
悲しい/ sad
楽しい/ pleasant
寂しい/lonely
腹立たしい/ be irritated
苦しい/ hard
悔しい/ be mortified
羨ましい/ envy
妬ましい/jealous
憎い/ hateful
恥ずかしい/be ashamed
恋しい/ miss
3. Feelings in only Japanese
愛おしい
切ない
憂い/愁い
儚い
2009年5月31日日曜日
Class#6 Greetings
1.How do I greet menbers of my family?
I say "おはよう" "いってきます" "ただいま" "おやすみ" to all members of my family.
I never say "こんにちは" and "さようなら" to my family.
2.How do I greet people that are important in society?
I use honorific language to them like "おはようございます" "こんにちは" "さようなら"or"失礼します" Also, I bow to them.
3.Do I greet people from the opposite sex in different way?
I think "Yes". Although I greet them in same way, I don't touch their body. While, I sometimes touch girl' s arms, or hug them.
4. Do I hug anyone?
Yes. I sometimes hug only girlfriends in Japan. But I hug people including men in America.
My name means・・・・・
・My first name means nothing special, but it feels an antique and graceful name.
The chinese character means a beautiful design of textiles.
・My family name means nothing special.
The chinese character means "road" and "surface".
I say "おはよう" "いってきます" "ただいま" "おやすみ" to all members of my family.
I never say "こんにちは" and "さようなら" to my family.
2.How do I greet people that are important in society?
I use honorific language to them like "おはようございます" "こんにちは" "さようなら"or"失礼します" Also, I bow to them.
3.Do I greet people from the opposite sex in different way?
I think "Yes". Although I greet them in same way, I don't touch their body. While, I sometimes touch girl' s arms, or hug them.
4. Do I hug anyone?
Yes. I sometimes hug only girlfriends in Japan. But I hug people including men in America.
My name means・・・・・
・My first name means nothing special, but it feels an antique and graceful name.
The chinese character means a beautiful design of textiles.
・My family name means nothing special.
The chinese character means "road" and "surface".
2009年5月17日日曜日
Class#4 World Religion
Q.How do I greet people in my life?
・Against my friends
I just say "Hi"or "Good morning". I sometimes hug them when I met them after a long time.
・Against my family
I just say "Good morning","Good night", "I'm leaving" or "I'm home."
・Against my superiors or elders
I bow to them or shake hands. And I also use honorific words.
Because we have to express my respect for them.
Q. Do I touch people when I talk to them?
No. Because it is impolite in Japanese culture.
But I sometimes touch only my close girl friends.
・Against my friends
I just say "Hi"or "Good morning". I sometimes hug them when I met them after a long time.
・Against my family
I just say "Good morning","Good night", "I'm leaving" or "I'm home."
・Against my superiors or elders
I bow to them or shake hands. And I also use honorific words.
Because we have to express my respect for them.
Q. Do I touch people when I talk to them?
No. Because it is impolite in Japanese culture.
But I sometimes touch only my close girl friends.
2009年5月11日月曜日
Class#3 Buddhism
Higan : We visit to ancester's graves to hold service for the dead while Higan in March and Septmber. We also offered Ohagi at the altar.
Joya no Kane : It is to ring a bell 108 times at midnight on the last day of the year. The number represents the worldly desires of human.
Houji : It is a memorial service for dead persons. The family and relatives come together, and a priest read a sutra.
Tourou nagashi : We float paper lanterns to river or sea to hold service for dead persons.
Bon Odori : It is a dancing festival at night while term of Bon in summer. The reason of Bon odori is to welcome the spirit and hold service for dead persons.
Joya no Kane : It is to ring a bell 108 times at midnight on the last day of the year. The number represents the worldly desires of human.
Houji : It is a memorial service for dead persons. The family and relatives come together, and a priest read a sutra.
Tourou nagashi : We float paper lanterns to river or sea to hold service for dead persons.
Bon Odori : It is a dancing festival at night while term of Bon in summer. The reason of Bon odori is to welcome the spirit and hold service for dead persons.
Class#2 What is culture?
04/27/2009
Afghanistan and Pakistan: Can terrorism be eradicated?
President Obama has a problem that how to deal with the terrorist threat from Afghanistan and Pakistan.He said that he will send more forces to Afghanistan and indicated that he will not hesitate to use them. The reputation of the present government of Pakistan is low, corruption is rife and democratic institutions at best fragile. Japan may not be able to do directly to help to find a solution, but the Japanese government should announce its renewed support for American efforts to bring peace to Afghanistan and should be willing to increase its assistance to both Afghanistan and Pakistan. It will be very difficult for the new U.S. president to find solutions to the problems that the world faces in Afghanistan and Pakistan, but we must hope that new thinking and new personalities on the American side may enable progress.
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/eo20081112hc.html
Afghanistan and Pakistan: Can terrorism be eradicated?
President Obama has a problem that how to deal with the terrorist threat from Afghanistan and Pakistan.He said that he will send more forces to Afghanistan and indicated that he will not hesitate to use them. The reputation of the present government of Pakistan is low, corruption is rife and democratic institutions at best fragile. Japan may not be able to do directly to help to find a solution, but the Japanese government should announce its renewed support for American efforts to bring peace to Afghanistan and should be willing to increase its assistance to both Afghanistan and Pakistan. It will be very difficult for the new U.S. president to find solutions to the problems that the world faces in Afghanistan and Pakistan, but we must hope that new thinking and new personalities on the American side may enable progress.
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/eo20081112hc.html
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