1.Have you ever eaten in a restaurant in a foreign country? Where? What did you eat? Did you make any mistakes? Please explain your experience.
Yes, I have eaten in restaurants in England. I ate fish and chips, pasta, pizza etc. I didn't have any mistakes in that situations, but it is a little difficult to use knife and fork for me... I couldn't eat chips with knife and fork well like British people!!
2. Did you learn anything?
Yes, I did. It is "When in Rome, do as the Romans do." We eat almost anything with chopsticks in Japan, but in a foreign country, we should use knife, fork and our hands as the case may be. By doing this, we can learn the cultural things.
2010年1月24日日曜日
2009年12月6日日曜日
CLASS #8 Wedings
1.Since Japanese weddings are expensive, do you think having a massive wedding like Korea or UAE is a good idea? Why?
In my opinion, it is a good thing if the person who have a wedding has enough money to do it. Wedding is a important thing in our life (for women), and it is worth doing. I'm longing to have a massive wedding...haha
2. What do you think about eloping? Is it a good idea or romantic? Why?
Umm..it is a difficult question. In the world of TV or drama, it may be romantic. It sounds lovely because it means that the person throws away everything for her/him lover. But I think it is just romantic. I don't want to do it because I want my/my husband's parents to bless us!!
3. Have you ever thought about having a wedding in a foreign location like Hawaii? Would you do it? Why?Or Why not?
No, I haven't thought it before. Wedding in a foreign location is very expensive, and I cannot invite many friends.
4.What is your ideal wedding?
My ideal wedding is...as I said at question 1, I'm longing to have a massive wedding. I want wear many dressses, and cut a big cake with my husband!lol But also, I'm interested in a small wedding with our family and close friends. Anyway, I want to have a wedding which matchs well for me.
5.What would you definitely do, wear or go to on that big day? Why is that important?
I will go to a beauty-treatment clinic before that big day, and prepare a beautiful dresses or jewelry. These things are very important to me because it is the greatest event in my life!!
6. Have you ever been to a foreigner's wedding? What was your impression?
No, I haven't..I really want to experience it.
In my opinion, it is a good thing if the person who have a wedding has enough money to do it. Wedding is a important thing in our life (for women), and it is worth doing. I'm longing to have a massive wedding...haha
2. What do you think about eloping? Is it a good idea or romantic? Why?
Umm..it is a difficult question. In the world of TV or drama, it may be romantic. It sounds lovely because it means that the person throws away everything for her/him lover. But I think it is just romantic. I don't want to do it because I want my/my husband's parents to bless us!!
3. Have you ever thought about having a wedding in a foreign location like Hawaii? Would you do it? Why?Or Why not?
No, I haven't thought it before. Wedding in a foreign location is very expensive, and I cannot invite many friends.
4.What is your ideal wedding?
My ideal wedding is...as I said at question 1, I'm longing to have a massive wedding. I want wear many dressses, and cut a big cake with my husband!lol But also, I'm interested in a small wedding with our family and close friends. Anyway, I want to have a wedding which matchs well for me.
5.What would you definitely do, wear or go to on that big day? Why is that important?
I will go to a beauty-treatment clinic before that big day, and prepare a beautiful dresses or jewelry. These things are very important to me because it is the greatest event in my life!!
6. Have you ever been to a foreigner's wedding? What was your impression?
No, I haven't..I really want to experience it.
CLASS #7 Superstitions
1.Do you think it is important to talk about superstitions in cross culture communication class? Why?
Yes, I do. Many superstitions shows their country's history, ways of thinking and the national character. It is useful to know these knowledge through superstitions.
2.Is communication affected by superstitions?
Yes, sometimes it is. For example, many mother train their children with superstitions. My mother often used to say "If you lie, you will be a thief someday." like this when I was a child. Some superstitions apper in my communication still now.
3.Do you believe in superstitions? If yes, what superstitions do you believe?Why do you do, use, or believe in them?
I think I don't believe in superstitions very much, but I'm sure I recall many superstitions in spite of myself. If I see a hearse, I will hide my thumb!!
Yes, I do. Many superstitions shows their country's history, ways of thinking and the national character. It is useful to know these knowledge through superstitions.
2.Is communication affected by superstitions?
Yes, sometimes it is. For example, many mother train their children with superstitions. My mother often used to say "If you lie, you will be a thief someday." like this when I was a child. Some superstitions apper in my communication still now.
3.Do you believe in superstitions? If yes, what superstitions do you believe?Why do you do, use, or believe in them?
I think I don't believe in superstitions very much, but I'm sure I recall many superstitions in spite of myself. If I see a hearse, I will hide my thumb!!
CLASS #6 Time
1. Please explain a time proverb in your culture.
In my opinion, Japan is a country which is very strict about time because it is famous that Japanese trains come to the station on time. That's why, our culture has many proverbs about time. People in the old days may have wanted to show the importance of time with these proverbs.
2. What do the following proverbs mean:
a. Time is money.
It means: Time is important, and you should not waste it.
b. A stitch in time saves nine.
It means: Do the best you can before it is too late.
c. There's no time like the present.
It means: This is your chance! You should do now.
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.
Sorry...I don't have an idea about it..
In my opinion, Japan is a country which is very strict about time because it is famous that Japanese trains come to the station on time. That's why, our culture has many proverbs about time. People in the old days may have wanted to show the importance of time with these proverbs.
2. What do the following proverbs mean:
a. Time is money.
It means: Time is important, and you should not waste it.
b. A stitch in time saves nine.
It means: Do the best you can before it is too late.
c. There's no time like the present.
It means: This is your chance! You should do now.
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.
Sorry...I don't have an idea about it..
2009年10月27日火曜日
CLASS #3 The Languages of Clothes
1. Do you judge people according to what they wear? Why?
Umm..I have never thought like that, but I may do. If someone who I meet the first time wears very conspicuous clothes, I will think she/he is outgoing or talkative person. It is just my way of thinking, but I think that outward appearances show their identity.
2. Do you think Japanese society puts an importance on clothing when judging other people from another country?
Yes, I agree. Clothes, outward appearance and first impression are considered very important in many situations in Japan. I think that Japanese society pays attention too much on like this issue.
3. What colors are you wearing now? Do they reflect your mood?
I'm in my room, so I wear pyjamas. Yeah, they reflect my mood because I feel so relaxed.
1. What are some subjects that you will never discuss with a friend?
I discuss with my best friend about anything like friends, boyfriend, family etc.
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, I have friends at my university, high school, junior high school and part time job place. Friends at university and high school are very valuable because I spend much time with them, and they are very close. I often go out with them, but I seldom go out with friends at junior high school. Friends at part time job place are very nice, and I sometimes have lunch or dinner with them, but I don't talk about serious things with them.
2009年10月13日火曜日
CLASS #2 Death and Funerals
1. Reflecting about today's class:Today we discussed the Japanese concept of "wrapping". Do you agree with the web site's description?What do you do that can be called "wrapping"? Give examples and reasons for your actions.
It is exactly true. Japanese love wrapping. We especially do that when we give someone a present for the special day like midyear present (otyu-gen). In my case, I of course do that when I give my friends or boy friend a present and even though when I return something to someone. Wrapping makes everyone good feeling, and it is important to show my feeling.
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? If not, then how would you express condolences to an American host family if their Grandmother died?
Yes, I do. Bur I have never experience such as this situation. If I need to express my condolences to my friend, I will say "I was shocked to hear of the death of your... I cannot tell you how sorry I am to hear of your great loss. In deepest sympathy,"
b. Have you ever been to a foreign funeral?
No, I have not.
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 don't know Japanese designer label crazy or not. But I'm sure why is what I wear so important because I express my feeling and identity. Also it makes me confidently. Clothes are parts of my life.
b.What does “Don’t judge a book by it’s cover.” mean to you?
It means that it is not certain to judge something by appearance. We should be careful to judge something and pay attention to substance.
It is exactly true. Japanese love wrapping. We especially do that when we give someone a present for the special day like midyear present (otyu-gen). In my case, I of course do that when I give my friends or boy friend a present and even though when I return something to someone. Wrapping makes everyone good feeling, and it is important to show my feeling.
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? If not, then how would you express condolences to an American host family if their Grandmother died?
Yes, I do. Bur I have never experience such as this situation. If I need to express my condolences to my friend, I will say "I was shocked to hear of the death of your... I cannot tell you how sorry I am to hear of your great loss. In deepest sympathy,"
b. Have you ever been to a foreign funeral?
No, I have not.
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 don't know Japanese designer label crazy or not. But I'm sure why is what I wear so important because I express my feeling and identity. Also it makes me confidently. Clothes are parts of my life.
b.What does “Don’t judge a book by it’s cover.” mean to you?
It means that it is not certain to judge something by appearance. We should be careful to judge something and pay attention to substance.
2009年10月5日月曜日
CLASS #1 Fall 2009
a. Where do you go when you die?
In my opinion, we go to Heaven if we don't do bad things before we die.
If we do something bad, we go to Hell.
b. Explain why do Japanese have death memorial services 1 month, 1 year, 3 years, 7 years, etc. after a person's death?
Japanese have death memorial sercices to remember the deceased with family, relatives and friends and to hope the deceased's hapiness at Heaven. And also, it is good oppotunity that Japanese think ourselves over once more. This cycle (1 month, 1 year, 3 years, 7 years, etc) comes from the teachimgs of Chinese Confucianism.
In my opinion, we go to Heaven if we don't do bad things before we die.
If we do something bad, we go to Hell.
b. Explain why do Japanese have death memorial services 1 month, 1 year, 3 years, 7 years, etc. after a person's death?
Japanese have death memorial sercices to remember the deceased with family, relatives and friends and to hope the deceased's hapiness at Heaven. And also, it is good oppotunity that Japanese think ourselves over once more. This cycle (1 month, 1 year, 3 years, 7 years, etc) comes from the teachimgs of Chinese Confucianism.
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