Do you think it is important to talk about superstitions in cross culture communication class? Why? Is communication affected by superstitutions?
I don't know if it's important or not, but it's interesting. Because I can learn how to interpret.
Some coountry and some people are affected by superstitutions. It depends.
Do you believe in superstitions?
If yes, what superstitions do you believe?
I don't believe them very much.
However, my father believe some of them.
For example, he doesn't trim his nails at night. because you can't be with your parents when they die.
Actually, he could be with his father when his father died.
Why do you do, use, or believe in them?
My father believes them, because it's old fashion advice, and there is nothing wrong with believe them.
2008年12月21日日曜日
2008年11月2日日曜日
Language of Clothes
1. Do you judge people according to what they wear? Why?
Yes, I do. Because I think the clothes show their personality or styles.
2 Do you think Japanese society puts an importance on clothing when judging other people from another country?
I think sometimes that's right.
3. What colors are you wearing now? Do they reflect your mood?
I'm wearing Navy color. Yes I think so.
Next week we will discuss friends, please prepare by answering the following questions:
1. What are some subjects that you will never discuss with a friend?
about my secret.
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 do and I think they do to me. For example, I do only greet, only make a noise or consult to different friends. I go on a trip with a best friend.
Yes, I do. Because I think the clothes show their personality or styles.
2 Do you think Japanese society puts an importance on clothing when judging other people from another country?
I think sometimes that's right.
3. What colors are you wearing now? Do they reflect your mood?
I'm wearing Navy color. Yes I think so.
Next week we will discuss friends, please prepare by answering the following questions:
1. What are some subjects that you will never discuss with a friend?
about my secret.
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 do and I think they do to me. For example, I do only greet, only make a noise or consult to different friends. I go on a trip with a best friend.
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? If not, then how would you express consolences to an American host family if their Grandmother died?
I have many international friends, and a host family, but I have never experienced death in them. If I express my condolences to the Grandmother, "I'm sorry. She was very kind to me when I stayed there. so I'm very sad. I hope she rest in peace"..like this?? I don't know.
b. Have you ever been to a foreign funeral?
Never
2. The language of Clothes (preparation for next weeks topic):
a.Why are Japanese designer label crazy? Why is what you wear so important?
For me, I don't care about designer label goods too much, but Those are high quality, so I think I can keep longer.
For some people, I guess they buy the goods for their status. I have heared some people to get money for them. I think it's too much...crazy.
b.What does “Don’t judge a book by it’s cover.” mean to you?
It meant to me "Don't judge people by their looks or appearances."
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 consolences to an American host family if their Grandmother died?
I have many international friends, and a host family, but I have never experienced death in them. If I express my condolences to the Grandmother, "I'm sorry. She was very kind to me when I stayed there. so I'm very sad. I hope she rest in peace"..like this?? I don't know.
b. Have you ever been to a foreign funeral?
Never
2. The language of Clothes (preparation for next weeks topic):
a.Why are Japanese designer label crazy? Why is what you wear so important?
For me, I don't care about designer label goods too much, but Those are high quality, so I think I can keep longer.
For some people, I guess they buy the goods for their status. I have heared some people to get money for them. I think it's too much...crazy.
b.What does “Don’t judge a book by it’s cover.” mean to you?
It meant to me "Don't judge people by their looks or appearances."
2008年10月13日月曜日
Wrapping
1.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 almost agree with them.
When I got invited and don't want to go, I can't say "I don't want to go". So I think about reasons for saying no. For example, I have an another appointment or something like that. I don't know why it's hard to say no, but we have an idea "lie is expedient" in Japan.
2. a. Where do you go when you die?
I think heven or be born again.
b. Explain why do Japanese have death memorial services 1 month, 1 year, 3 years, 7 years, etc. after a person's death?
to keep our mind the person was here.
I almost agree with them.
When I got invited and don't want to go, I can't say "I don't want to go". So I think about reasons for saying no. For example, I have an another appointment or something like that. I don't know why it's hard to say no, but we have an idea "lie is expedient" in Japan.
2. a. Where do you go when you die?
I think heven or be born again.
b. Explain why do Japanese have death memorial services 1 month, 1 year, 3 years, 7 years, etc. after a person's death?
to keep our mind the person was here.
2008年8月1日金曜日
Personal Spaces
1. I think I'll make space 50 cm or more from the person.
2. sometimes. I touch shoulder when I feed.
3. I'll sit next to woman or make one space from man.
4. I see the number of above.
5. I don't care very much, but I'll make space over 30cm.
6. either is okay.
7. no
8. I like to see very few.
9. yes I do.
10. I don't.
2. sometimes. I touch shoulder when I feed.
3. I'll sit next to woman or make one space from man.
4. I see the number of above.
5. I don't care very much, but I'll make space over 30cm.
6. either is okay.
7. no
8. I like to see very few.
9. yes I do.
10. I don't.
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