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.
I usually ate in a store of fast food in England.
For example, "Burger King", "KFC" and so on.
But, in London, I ate a Japanese curry and sushi with my friends. It was Japanese food restaurant! No one made mistakes particularly. Of course, that is the reason why we are Japanese:)
2. Did you learn anything?
In a store of fast food in England, I was surprised!! Basically, people must clear the table after they have finished a meal in Japan. But, some people keep putting a tray on a table in a big store of fast food in England.
2009年12月15日火曜日
2009年12月6日日曜日
Homework#7
About Ms. Camilla's presentation
I don't know about Denmark, and I have never go there.
I'm interested in her presentation and Denmark.
The most surprise thing for me was putting a fresh fish on a bread.
Open sandwich is not so popular in Japan.
Japanese sandwich put egg, ham or vegetable etc between slices of bread. It is normal. I have never heard sandwich put a fresh fish between slices of bread. I was so surprise. If I have a chance, I try it.
1.Since Japanese weddings are expensive, do you think having a massive wedding like Korea or UAE is a good idea? Why?
I think it is good idea because wedding ceremonies are very important event in each couple's life. Having a massive wedding become a big memory for them. But, I think the most important thing is their feeling. It is good to agree a couple each other even if a wedding ceremony is small.
2. What do you think about eloping? Is it a good idea or romantic? Why?
I think it is romantic!!
I have never seen (or heard) a couple who elope. I just watched on TV drama. People can't elope without big LOVE. I want to meet a wan who can elope with in the future:) But, I can't choose a family or him maybe...
3. Have you ever thought about having a wedding in a foreign location like Hawaii? Would you do it? Why?Or Why not?
Yes, I have. Recentlly, I often talk with my friends about it.
Having a wedding in a foreign location is my dream.
I want to have a wedding ceremony in the Palau Islands!!
I like sea in Palau Islands. It's so beautiful view.
4.What is your ideal wedding?
My ideal wedding is wearing a white dress and make up the whole body. I want to be beautiful on the day. When possible, I want to have wedding ceremony in a foreign location. Then, my husband and I hold a ceremony in a church. The most important thing is becoming a memory I'll never forget.
5.What would you definitely do, wear or go to on that big day? Why is that important?
I want to wear a white dress, make up the whole body.
I have had a longing for a white dress for a long time because I was impressed when I saw a bride wearing a white dress first time.
6. Have you ever been to a foreigner's wedding? What was your impression?
No, I haven't.
I want to go to a foreigner's wedding!!
When I saw the movies in this class last week, I thought the foreigner's wedding ceremonies are flowery!! These are so cute:)
I don't know about Denmark, and I have never go there.
I'm interested in her presentation and Denmark.
The most surprise thing for me was putting a fresh fish on a bread.
Open sandwich is not so popular in Japan.
Japanese sandwich put egg, ham or vegetable etc between slices of bread. It is normal. I have never heard sandwich put a fresh fish between slices of bread. I was so surprise. If I have a chance, I try it.
1.Since Japanese weddings are expensive, do you think having a massive wedding like Korea or UAE is a good idea? Why?
I think it is good idea because wedding ceremonies are very important event in each couple's life. Having a massive wedding become a big memory for them. But, I think the most important thing is their feeling. It is good to agree a couple each other even if a wedding ceremony is small.
2. What do you think about eloping? Is it a good idea or romantic? Why?
I think it is romantic!!
I have never seen (or heard) a couple who elope. I just watched on TV drama. People can't elope without big LOVE. I want to meet a wan who can elope with in the future:) But, I can't choose a family or him maybe...
3. Have you ever thought about having a wedding in a foreign location like Hawaii? Would you do it? Why?Or Why not?
Yes, I have. Recentlly, I often talk with my friends about it.
Having a wedding in a foreign location is my dream.
I want to have a wedding ceremony in the Palau Islands!!
I like sea in Palau Islands. It's so beautiful view.
4.What is your ideal wedding?
My ideal wedding is wearing a white dress and make up the whole body. I want to be beautiful on the day. When possible, I want to have wedding ceremony in a foreign location. Then, my husband and I hold a ceremony in a church. The most important thing is becoming a memory I'll never forget.
5.What would you definitely do, wear or go to on that big day? Why is that important?
I want to wear a white dress, make up the whole body.
I have had a longing for a white dress for a long time because I was impressed when I saw a bride wearing a white dress first time.
6. Have you ever been to a foreigner's wedding? What was your impression?
No, I haven't.
I want to go to a foreigner's wedding!!
When I saw the movies in this class last week, I thought the foreigner's wedding ceremonies are flowery!! These are so cute:)
2009年11月29日日曜日
Homework#6
1.Do you think it is important to talk about superstitions in cross culture communication class? Why?
I think .. No.
It is not important, but I think we are interested in it.
We may know foreign country's way of thinking through talking about superstitions, but there are some other topics to know. For example, work, manners, school and so on. I think superstitions is not so important topic.
2.Is communication affected by superstitions?
I don't think so.
I think superstitions is just 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 it, and I usually don't believe fortune-telling, too.
I don't want to easily influenced by superstitions.
As set out above, I think superstitions is just superstitions.
I think .. No.
It is not important, but I think we are interested in it.
We may know foreign country's way of thinking through talking about superstitions, but there are some other topics to know. For example, work, manners, school and so on. I think superstitions is not so important topic.
2.Is communication affected by superstitions?
I don't think so.
I think superstitions is just 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 it, and I usually don't believe fortune-telling, too.
I don't want to easily influenced by superstitions.
As set out above, I think superstitions is just superstitions.
2009年11月15日日曜日
Homework#5
1. Please explain a time proverb in your culture.
I think a time are treated valuable thing in a proverb in my culture. For example, "Time flies." and "Time and tide wait for no man." Time is important for us.
2. What do the following proverbs mean:
a. Time is money.
It means that time is valuable, and shouldn't be wasted.
b. A stitch in time saves nine.
It means that it's better to work without sparing oneself, if you wait may become worse or more difficult.
c. There's no time like the present.
It means that now is the best time to do something.
You should not do in the future.
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'm sorry I don't know that meaning.
I think a time are treated valuable thing in a proverb in my culture. For example, "Time flies." and "Time and tide wait for no man." Time is important for us.
2. What do the following proverbs mean:
a. Time is money.
It means that time is valuable, and shouldn't be wasted.
b. A stitch in time saves nine.
It means that it's better to work without sparing oneself, if you wait may become worse or more difficult.
c. There's no time like the present.
It means that now is the best time to do something.
You should not do in the future.
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'm sorry I don't know that meaning.
2009年11月1日日曜日
Homework#4
What are some subjects that you will never discuss with a friend?
I can't talk about my things of past, some probrems in my family, and illness to friends.
I don't want to talk about them.
If friends ask me about them, I evade a question.
Do you have different friends for different parts of youe life? If so, how are they different to you? Do you talk about different things? Go to different place? Give me some examples.
Yes, I do.
I have best friends, someone who is a person one knows by sight, and yanger students, and so on.
I talk about myself to only best friends.
Also, I just greet to someone who is a person one knows by sight.
The difference between best friends and others is personal space.
I go shopping, or trip with my best friend.
But, I want to value our relationships.
I can't talk about my things of past, some probrems in my family, and illness to friends.
I don't want to talk about them.
If friends ask me about them, I evade a question.
Do you have different friends for different parts of youe life? If so, how are they different to you? Do you talk about different things? Go to different place? Give me some examples.
Yes, I do.
I have best friends, someone who is a person one knows by sight, and yanger students, and so on.
I talk about myself to only best friends.
Also, I just greet to someone who is a person one knows by sight.
The difference between best friends and others is personal space.
I go shopping, or trip with my best friend.
But, I want to value our relationships.
2009年10月21日水曜日
Homework#3
1. Do you judge people according to what they wear? Why?
I think clothes is related to first impression. For example, all people wear a suit when job hunting.
But, I think it takes time to get to know a person's good point. So, nobody know another person's real character. It is important to don't judge someone on only clothes.
2. Do you think Japanese society puts an importance on clothing when judging other people from another country?
Yes, I think so.
It is one of the important things.
Of course, the most important thing is character, but I think it is difficult for Japanese society to judge only an interview. If so, it's the most easy way to judge a foreigner's clothing.
3. What colors are you wearing now? Do they reflect your mood?
I'm wearing a sweater, a skirt, and tights now.
Yes, they are.
This sweater is new, so I feel happy.
Favorite or new clothes make me happy.
I think clothes is related to first impression. For example, all people wear a suit when job hunting.
But, I think it takes time to get to know a person's good point. So, nobody know another person's real character. It is important to don't judge someone on only clothes.
2. Do you think Japanese society puts an importance on clothing when judging other people from another country?
Yes, I think so.
It is one of the important things.
Of course, the most important thing is character, but I think it is difficult for Japanese society to judge only an interview. If so, it's the most easy way to judge a foreigner's clothing.
3. What colors are you wearing now? Do they reflect your mood?
I'm wearing a sweater, a skirt, and tights now.
Yes, they are.
This sweater is new, so I feel happy.
Favorite or new clothes make me happy.
2009年10月13日火曜日
Homework#2
1.Death and Funerals
a. Do you have any international friends or a host family?
I went to England last summer, and I stayed host family's house.
But, I don't contact with them now ;(
If a family member died, I wouldn't say anything.
I will just stand by them because I don't know what should I say.
I think sometimes word may hurt someone's feelings.
It is the most important to enter into a family's feelings, I think.
b. Have you ever been to a foreign funeral?
No, I haven't.
I have never been to a foreign funeral.
2. The language of Clothes
a.Why are Japanese designer label crazy? Why is what you wear so important?
Recently, Japanese people tend to be careful about personal appearance, and I like to dress up, too. I think almost Japanese people regard looks as one of the important points.
b.What does “Don’t judge a book by it’s cover.” mean to you?
This mean to me is "Don't judge people by their looks."
In the same point as people, when we choose a book, we should look the contents of a book carefully.
a. Do you have any international friends or a host family?
I went to England last summer, and I stayed host family's house.
But, I don't contact with them now ;(
If a family member died, I wouldn't say anything.
I will just stand by them because I don't know what should I say.
I think sometimes word may hurt someone's feelings.
It is the most important to enter into a family's feelings, I think.
b. Have you ever been to a foreign funeral?
No, I haven't.
I have never been to a foreign funeral.
2. The language of Clothes
a.Why are Japanese designer label crazy? Why is what you wear so important?
Recently, Japanese people tend to be careful about personal appearance, and I like to dress up, too. I think almost Japanese people regard looks as one of the important points.
b.What does “Don’t judge a book by it’s cover.” mean to you?
This mean to me is "Don't judge people by their looks."
In the same point as people, when we choose a book, we should look the contents of a book carefully.
2009年10月4日日曜日
Homework#1
Q1,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.
I don't agree with wrapping of Japanese gifts because these are too much!!
Recentlly, Japanese supermarket tackle the "eco bag" policy.
This content is charging for plastic shopping bags.
By doing so, people don't use plastic shopping bags that don't need. But, I think people should reconsider wrapping of Japanese gifts, too. Do the wrapping really need?
I can't say which, agree or disagree with wrapping of a house.
It is the important thing to preserve a privacy.
If I were put into a fishbowl, I couldn't live well.
But, we can't communicate too much more of privacy.
I think balance is valuable point.
Q2,Where do you go when you die?
I think I go to Heaven when I die.
When I was child, I asked my mother about my grandfather.
My grandfather died of a disease before I was born.
But, my mother said "he went to Heaven."
I think Heaven is the place where all dead people live in happily.
b. Explain why do Japanese have death memorial services 1 month, 1 year, 3 years, 7 years, etc. after a person's death?
It is very sad to go out of people's mind.
I think memorial services (1 month, 1 year, etc.) prevent the memorial with dead person from forgetting.
By doing these services, people can remember dead person each days.
I don't agree with wrapping of Japanese gifts because these are too much!!
Recentlly, Japanese supermarket tackle the "eco bag" policy.
This content is charging for plastic shopping bags.
By doing so, people don't use plastic shopping bags that don't need. But, I think people should reconsider wrapping of Japanese gifts, too. Do the wrapping really need?
I can't say which, agree or disagree with wrapping of a house.
It is the important thing to preserve a privacy.
If I were put into a fishbowl, I couldn't live well.
But, we can't communicate too much more of privacy.
I think balance is valuable point.
Q2,Where do you go when you die?
I think I go to Heaven when I die.
When I was child, I asked my mother about my grandfather.
My grandfather died of a disease before I was born.
But, my mother said "he went to Heaven."
I think Heaven is the place where all dead people live in happily.
b. Explain why do Japanese have death memorial services 1 month, 1 year, 3 years, 7 years, etc. after a person's death?
It is very sad to go out of people's mind.
I think memorial services (1 month, 1 year, etc.) prevent the memorial with dead person from forgetting.
By doing these services, people can remember dead person each days.
2009年7月31日金曜日
How many I commented
・About names and adresses
http://soprani-uomo.blogspot.com/(7/26)
http://miruki-homework.blogspot.com/(7/31)
http://truthbeautybomb.blogspot.com/(7/31)
http://carp-carproom.blogspot.com/(7/31)
http://pekochandays.blogspot.com/(7/31)
http://ohohoho-kang-fu.blogspot.com/(7/31)
・About dating practices
http://candy-cha-chann.blogspot.com/(7/26)
http://minikyon.blogspot.com/(7/16)
http://chiken-chikenhappy.blogspot.com/(7/31)
http://aseroraroom.blogspot.com/(7/31)
http://ibunnkakomyunike-syonn.blogspot.com/(7/31)
・Work place
http://cherry-blossom-spring.blogspot.com/(7/16)
http://sh2424.blogspot.com/(7/31)
http://www.tongtong8806.blogspot.com/(7/31)
http://love-maribu-pine-love.blogspot.com/(7/31)
http://5296diary.blogspot.com/(7/31)
・Personal Spaces
http://mazda-chuck.blogspot.com/(7/31)
http://marugotobanana--ichigomilk.blogspot.com/(7/31)
http://becky-tt.blogspot.com/(7/31)
http://y9-y4--tu-to.blogspot.com/(7/31)
http://hezykkk6541.blogspot.com/(7/31)
・Politics and Reflections
http://berry-varies-very.blogspot.com/(7/31)
http://anpanman-anpanman.blogspot.com/(7/31)
http://clo-clover.blogspot.com/(7/31)
http://y9-y4--tu-to.blogspot.com/(7/31)
http://ajt-s-candy.blogspot.com/(7/31)
2009年7月26日日曜日
Homework*9
Politics and Reflections
If you were working for the UN, which job would like to do using your English abilities? Why?
If I could work for the United Nations, I want to be involved in the United Nations Children's Fund(UNICEF).
I like children, so I want children to be happy.
There are many poor chldren in the world.
UNICEF is a UN agency which protects children's rights and promotes their health.
Also, it is active in promoting children's education.
The headquarters is opened in New York.
If I chould work in UNICEF, I want to help children by my English abilities.
If you were working for the UN, which job would like to do using your English abilities? Why?
If I could work for the United Nations, I want to be involved in the United Nations Children's Fund(UNICEF).
I like children, so I want children to be happy.
There are many poor chldren in the world.
UNICEF is a UN agency which protects children's rights and promotes their health.
Also, it is active in promoting children's education.
The headquarters is opened in New York.
If I chould work in UNICEF, I want to help children by my English abilities.
Homework*8
Personal Space
(Text P18)
1. You’re talking to a co-worker. How close do you stand?
I keep a moderate space.
It is bad for others to stand close, so I try to keep a moderate space.
2. You’re talking to a friend. Do you touch each other?
Sometimes yes, but sometimes no.
If I am talikng to a best friend, I do body touch endearingly.
But, I don't same thing to a friend who have only known a short time.
3. Look at the diagram of a waiting. Where do you sit when you enter?
I don't like to sit next to someone, so I choose a plasce that no next to someone.
4. You’re in a crowded elevator. Where do you look?
I always look at the numbers because I feel awkward to stare in the face at close range.
5. You’re standing in line. How close do you stand to the person in front?
I want to keep a proper space that about 50 centimeter.
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?
Case by case.
I choose a seat according to the mood of the moment.
7. You’re in a library and there’s an empty seat beside you. Do you want to stop someone sitting there? If so, how?
If possible, I want to stop.
But, a libraly is not mine. I can't stop it.
8. You’re going to the beach. Do you like to see lots of people or very few?
I don't like the place where are lots of people.
I want to see the sea with sober atmosphere.
9. When you’re talking to someone, do you look them in the eye?
Yes, it's important thing foe me. I always try to look people in the eye.
10. You’re on a train. Do you talk to the other passengers?
No, I always listen to music on a train.
Only when someone talk to me, I answer it.
(Text P18)
1. You’re talking to a co-worker. How close do you stand?
I keep a moderate space.
It is bad for others to stand close, so I try to keep a moderate space.
2. You’re talking to a friend. Do you touch each other?
Sometimes yes, but sometimes no.
If I am talikng to a best friend, I do body touch endearingly.
But, I don't same thing to a friend who have only known a short time.
3. Look at the diagram of a waiting. Where do you sit when you enter?
I don't like to sit next to someone, so I choose a plasce that no next to someone.
4. You’re in a crowded elevator. Where do you look?
I always look at the numbers because I feel awkward to stare in the face at close range.
5. You’re standing in line. How close do you stand to the person in front?
I want to keep a proper space that about 50 centimeter.
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?
Case by case.
I choose a seat according to the mood of the moment.
7. You’re in a library and there’s an empty seat beside you. Do you want to stop someone sitting there? If so, how?
If possible, I want to stop.
But, a libraly is not mine. I can't stop it.
8. You’re going to the beach. Do you like to see lots of people or very few?
I don't like the place where are lots of people.
I want to see the sea with sober atmosphere.
9. When you’re talking to someone, do you look them in the eye?
Yes, it's important thing foe me. I always try to look people in the eye.
10. You’re on a train. Do you talk to the other passengers?
No, I always listen to music on a train.
Only when someone talk to me, I answer it.
2009年7月15日水曜日
Homework*7
I think it't important thing to work at the place where I like.
I like England, so I want to work in there.
In England, it's often said that people aren't deligent.
Of course, not everyone is so.
They work without any inhibition.
On the other hand, it's often said that Japanese people are deligent.
Many people get the job done.
I dont't like to be chained to my work, so I think the thinking of England is fit me.
I like England, so I want to work in there.
In England, it's often said that people aren't deligent.
Of course, not everyone is so.
They work without any inhibition.
On the other hand, it's often said that Japanese people are deligent.
Many people get the job done.
I dont't like to be chained to my work, so I think the thinking of England is fit me.
2009年7月5日日曜日
Homework*6
■Personality-50%
■Income-15%
■Looks-15%
■Sense of values-10%
■Sense of clothes-5%
■Income-15%
■Looks-15%
■Sense of values-10%
■Sense of clothes-5%
■car-5%
Personality is the most important thing for me because I feel bad with a bad personality person. I need communication between people and people in my life, and I want to have communication with a good character person. If a partner have very different personalities, I can't enjoy my life. Income and looks are the second important things for me. People can't live without money, so income is very important to live. Really speaking, money is necessary for people. Also, I like nice looking guys. I think first impressions are appearance.
Next, the third important thing is sense of values. I can't associate with a person who have different my sense of value. I think that values gap makes bad relations.
Next, the third important thing is sense of values. I can't associate with a person who have different my sense of value. I think that values gap makes bad relations.
Finally, the fourth important thing are sense of clothes and car. I like to dress up and to go out. If a person who is by me is slovenly in appearance, I will be lazy. Also, car is convinience to go out, so I want someone to have a car.
2009年6月20日土曜日
How many I commented
*2009/05/18 18:25【Greetings】
http://carp-carproom.blogspot.com/
*2009/05/18 18:33【My Buddhism】
http://marugotobanana--ichigomilk.blogspot.com/
*2009/05/18 18:37【May 11 homework】
http://ohohoho-kang-fu.blogspot.com/
*2009/05/18 18:45【Class#4 About Greeting】
http://love-maribu-pine-love.blogspot.com/
*2009/05/18 18:15【Greeting!!】
*2009/06/20 13:30【Names and adress】
http://hidekiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii.blogspot.com/
*2009/06/07 11:03【Homework May 11】
*2009/06/20 13:57【homework may31】
http://moshi-moshi-kamesan.blogspot.com/
*2009/05/18 18:05【Homework#3】
*2009/06/07 10:11【Homework#4】
http://clo-clover.blogspot.com/
*2009/06/20 14:09【HOMEWORK-Feelings】
http://becky-tt.blogspot.com/
*2009/06/20 14:50【Name and adresses】
http://minichel2.blogspot.com/
2009年6月3日水曜日
Homework*5
1.Are feelings, emotions and facial expressions universal across borders, happy, sad, etc..?
I think feelings and emotions are almost the same thing.
The case is somewhat different for facial expressions because some people can assume a poker face.
2. Try to name as many feelings as possible in Japanese. ( 10 minimum) Then, write the English translation.
楽しい(happy) 嬉しい(glad)
悲しい(sad) 疲れる(tired)
退屈(boring) わくわくする(exciting)
面白い(interesting) 恥ずかしい(ashamed)
後悔する(regret) 安心する(relief)
感謝する(thanks) 緊張した(nervous)
心配する(worry) 腹が立つ(angry) うんざりする(disgusted)
3. Are there any feelings in Japanese that cannot be translated into English?
Yes, I think there are some feelings.
・はぶてる
・たいぎい
・むしゃくしゃする
・くすぐったい
2009年5月31日日曜日
Homework*4
1. How do you greet members of your family? (mother, father, older brother, younger brother, grandparents, etc.)
I usually greet my family surly because I don't like morning. If I greet friend, I try to say hello with a smile. In case of family, We can let down our guard with each other, so I can be my natural self.
2. How do you greet people that are important in society?
I try to greet people that are important in society carefully. For example, I make a bow and use polite language. I think that it is a rule of Japan.
3. Do you greet people from the opposite sex in a different way?
Sometimes I do, but sometimes I don't. When I meet close friends, I greet them typically. On the other hand, when I meet someone new, I say hello with awkward manner. The reason that I do is I'm shy.
4. Do you hug anyone? If yes, who and when. If no, why not?
No, I don't. It is difficult for me to hug because I'm shy. I think that hug is good way to be in communication with each other, but some people may not like to hug. If I hug them, it is rude. I think it is good to hug people become more close relation.
2009年5月17日日曜日
Homework*3
How do you greet people in your life?
I try to say hello with a smile. It is important for me to smile because I think smile has power to connect a person and a person with. When a person says hello with a smile, oneself becomes glad.
Recently, I go for walking. Then, I say hello even if I meet a stranger. I enjoy communicating with people.
Is it different for different people? How so and why?
When I say hello with a stranger, I am careful about the first impression. The greetings to make a stranger are different from a friend. If I greet a stranger, I make a bow and use a term of respect for the person. But, I raise a hand lightly and say hello if I greet a friend. We must not take attitude that you are rude to a person meeting for the first time. It is one of the rules in society of Japan. But there is a common point. It is to say hello to friend or stranger with a smile. I think that an impression to the partner improves by doing it.
Do you touch people when you talk to them? Why? Or Why not?
Sometimes I do, but sometimes I don't. I change my manner of it by distance with the person. Of course, I do a body touch to a good friends when talk to them. I do it with all friendly feeling. However, I don't do it to a stranger or friends whom I don't have the interval. The reason why there is still the distance of the heart. There may be the person hate to touch the unknown person. I think that people should touch other person after known each other.
2009年5月10日日曜日
Homework*2
How is your daily life affected by Buddhism?
・"Itadakimasu(いただきます)"
Almost all Japanese people say "Itadakimasu" before they eating meal. Of course, me too. I think that it is one of the Japanese custom. Generally, Japanese pearents or school teachers teach children to say "Itadakimasu" bfore eating meal. The meaning to do this is to thank for all which keeps us alive. For example, woker, maker, carrier, and life. We can't live without all life. It is an important custom succeeded to the Japanese future from now on. When I have a child, I want to teach a child it.
・"A visit to a grave(墓参り)"
My family visit my grandfather's grave in a special day. The day, we clean the brave, and we pray to ancestors of heaven. I think that it has some means. The one of the means is we convey a feeling that thank you for always watching us and keep our life. We can't live now nothing ancestors, so It is very important day to say thank you for them.
・"hold a wake(通夜)"
On the funeral previous night, people who have a relationship to a departed gather, and they get ready to send a departed out. I don't know the details why do it, but I think it is last night for people to spend a time with a departed. So, it is very very precious time.
・"The Bon Festival(盆)"
A chain of events which to hold a ceremony for the repose of our ancestors is The Bon Festival. In west Hiroshima, people visit to a grave, and they offer Bon-garden lantern. It is uncommon custom in Japan. I don't know why it is offered at a grave, but it's custom for me from small. This day, my parents said that ancestor's soul come back. We have to get ready to meet them, so this is only one event a year that we can approach with ancestors. I want Japanese people to value this day.
・"Bon dancing(盆踊り)"
Bon dancing is performed every year in my town. All neighboring children and adults dance around a very high wooden stage. Everybody enjoy dancing. When I was a schoolchild, it was almost compulsion to participate in this festival. So, I don't know why do it. If I give a reason, I think it is a report to be cheerful this year.
2009年4月26日日曜日
Homework*1
Cross Culture Communication Problems
By the advance of internationalization, the society is requesting talent who has English skills.
Especially, the class of an English activity of the upper-grade at the elementary school will be required by revising the course of study in the spring of 2011. So, It makes efforts to the dispatch lecturer in English. The number of temporary stafves increased from about 180 to 300 people for two years. However, it is still a reality in Japan that there are a lot of people who do not have knowledge about different culture and an English skill.
In one company, the lecturer takes a special qualification, and it makes efforts to their promotions. Besides this, it tries to enhance training corresponding to unlike the culture, the custom, and school system. After the lecturer deepens understanding, the difference of the culture is sent to each school.
Such a method, Japan will work on the different culture positively.
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