First, we talked and saw many international weddings and compared them with Japan. Please answer the following questions in your blog. Since Japanese weddings are expensive, do you think having a massive wedding like Korea or UAE is a good idea? Eloping? Having it in a foreign location like Hawaii?
I don't want to have a massive wedding because Japanese wedding ceremony changes cosutumes, so I need its costs. I want to have a small wedding in Hawaii if it is possible. And I want to make a good memory with a honeymoon than I hold a wedding ceremony on a large scale.
What is your ideal wedding? What would you definitely do or wear or go to on that big day? Why is that important?
I want to have a small wedding in Hawaii. I will wear a snow-white wedding dress then. I want to invite my parents and my close friend and the person who takes care of me by work. Weddind ceremoney is the special events for me because it become good memories with my favorite partner.
2007年12月8日土曜日
2007年12月7日金曜日
Superstition Homework
We talked about many superstitions in many countries, but do you think it is important to talk about them? Why?
I think that superstitions is sometiomes important because I should avoid the thing about life and death. I didn't know any supersitions, but I knew the superstition in many countries, also Japan by this presentation. If I talk with people of other countries, I can avoid bad superstitions. When I knew that Japanese people avoid the pronunciation of the letter accorded with an unlucky number, I was surprised it.
Is communication affected by superstitions?
I think that communication isn't affected by superstitions. I never talk with my friends about superstitions.
Do you believe in Japanese superstitions? If so, what superstitions, what do they mean and why do you do,use, or believe in them?
I don't believe some superstitions, but my parents believe them. For example, I cannot meet in the moment of death of my parents if I cut my nail at midnight. When I cut my nail at night, my parents stop me. I want to believe good superstitions. For example, a four-leaf clover and shooting star. If I find them, I believe that I am a lucky thing from now on.
I think that superstitions is sometiomes important because I should avoid the thing about life and death. I didn't know any supersitions, but I knew the superstition in many countries, also Japan by this presentation. If I talk with people of other countries, I can avoid bad superstitions. When I knew that Japanese people avoid the pronunciation of the letter accorded with an unlucky number, I was surprised it.
Is communication affected by superstitions?
I think that communication isn't affected by superstitions. I never talk with my friends about superstitions.
Do you believe in Japanese superstitions? If so, what superstitions, what do they mean and why do you do,use, or believe in them?
I don't believe some superstitions, but my parents believe them. For example, I cannot meet in the moment of death of my parents if I cut my nail at midnight. When I cut my nail at night, my parents stop me. I want to believe good superstitions. For example, a four-leaf clover and shooting star. If I find them, I believe that I am a lucky thing from now on.
2007年12月6日木曜日
Homework#4
Today we talked about time in different societies and the English words associated with them. For homework, answer the following question:The English language has many proverbs and sayings about time.
1. Time is money.
I often hear this proverb. It is used in Japan, and is expressed " 時は金なり" in Japan. the meaning of this proverb is "time is same as money", but I think that time is more important than money. Because present time spend just now. When I belonged to brass band club in junior high school, it was hard for me to train every day, but it became the precious memories now.
2.A stitch in time saves nine.
I didn't know this proverb. I understood that the meaning of the proverb was "If you finish early anything, you will not have a problem later." When I regreted the resul of exam in school, I often said the following sentence. If I had studyed more, my exam would have been good.
3.There's no time like the present.
I thought that this proverb is almost same as "A stitch in the saves time." The meaning of this proverb is "an opportunity perfect now. " Time does not return, so I think that it should spend carefully.
4. Fashionable late.
I did not think that this proverb was connected with time. I think that this proverb is discovered in America. The meaning of this proverb is had better be late a little when the person comes for American home party. But Japanese people like tidy time.
Please explain what you think are the meanings of each of the 4 expressions.
1. Time is money.
I often hear this proverb. It is used in Japan, and is expressed " 時は金なり" in Japan. the meaning of this proverb is "time is same as money", but I think that time is more important than money. Because present time spend just now. When I belonged to brass band club in junior high school, it was hard for me to train every day, but it became the precious memories now.
2.A stitch in time saves nine.
I didn't know this proverb. I understood that the meaning of the proverb was "If you finish early anything, you will not have a problem later." When I regreted the resul of exam in school, I often said the following sentence. If I had studyed more, my exam would have been good.
3.There's no time like the present.
I thought that this proverb is almost same as "A stitch in the saves time." The meaning of this proverb is "an opportunity perfect now. " Time does not return, so I think that it should spend carefully.
4. Fashionable late.
I did not think that this proverb was connected with time. I think that this proverb is discovered in America. The meaning of this proverb is had better be late a little when the person comes for American home party. But Japanese people like tidy time.
Please explain what you think are the meanings of each of the 4 expressions.
2007年11月12日月曜日
HOMEWORK#3
Today we discussed the language of clothes.
1. Do you judge people according to what they wear? Why?
I often judge people according to what they wear. Because I can know that people's liking. For example, if a person almost wear black clothes, I understand that this person like black color. And I can sometimes know someone's personality by clothes.
2. Do you think Japanese society puts an importance on clothing when judging other people from another country?
I don't think so. In my opinion, it is the most important to know people's feelings. When I first met a person, I know a partner by talking each other. Occasionally, I judge that wearing other people from another country, but I think that it's a rude to judge a person how they look.
3. What colors are you wearing now? Do they reflect your mood?
I'm wearing now pink shirts and jeans. I wear a favorite color. I decide to wear clothes by the weather or a favorite clothes. They don't reflect my mood, but they sometimes say, "Today's clothes is good."
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?
I talk about various things with my friends. I think that I don't talk about sports and the bad mouth on friend. Because I'm not interested in sports, so I almost never watch spots programs. I don't like talking about the bad mouth on friend. If someone speak evil of me, I'm very unpleasant. I don't want to do what oneself don't want not to be done.
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.
I almost have friends who the same preference hobby of my life. But I have a friend who the preference of clothes is different, and a friend who preference is different. When I talk with my friends, I talk about different topics individually. If I talk with a friend who likes watching TV, I talk about the actor who appear on TV and the recent interesting drama. Next, if I talk with the friend of the university, I talk about classes of the school. Even if a hobby and the topic of story are different, I go to the same places with my friends. For example, I eat lunch at fast food and go to the movie.
1. Do you judge people according to what they wear? Why?
I often judge people according to what they wear. Because I can know that people's liking. For example, if a person almost wear black clothes, I understand that this person like black color. And I can sometimes know someone's personality by clothes.
2. Do you think Japanese society puts an importance on clothing when judging other people from another country?
I don't think so. In my opinion, it is the most important to know people's feelings. When I first met a person, I know a partner by talking each other. Occasionally, I judge that wearing other people from another country, but I think that it's a rude to judge a person how they look.
3. What colors are you wearing now? Do they reflect your mood?
I'm wearing now pink shirts and jeans. I wear a favorite color. I decide to wear clothes by the weather or a favorite clothes. They don't reflect my mood, but they sometimes say, "Today's clothes is good."
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?
I talk about various things with my friends. I think that I don't talk about sports and the bad mouth on friend. Because I'm not interested in sports, so I almost never watch spots programs. I don't like talking about the bad mouth on friend. If someone speak evil of me, I'm very unpleasant. I don't want to do what oneself don't want not to be done.
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.
I almost have friends who the same preference hobby of my life. But I have a friend who the preference of clothes is different, and a friend who preference is different. When I talk with my friends, I talk about different topics individually. If I talk with a friend who likes watching TV, I talk about the actor who appear on TV and the recent interesting drama. Next, if I talk with the friend of the university, I talk about classes of the school. Even if a hobby and the topic of story are different, I go to the same places with my friends. For example, I eat lunch at fast food and go to the movie.
2007年11月8日木曜日
HOMEWORK# ２
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 don't have any international friends or a host family. If I express consolences to them, I can't speak a word to them because they shocked at her death. I express them something, and I think that I express to keep their spirits high. Then, I sit down beside them.
b. Have you ever been to a foreign funeral?
No, I don't have. I have never been to a foreign 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?
Because I think that they are fascinated with designer's idea or fashion model. And, me too. They pay a lot of money because they want to buy brand-name goods. When I take the job, I want to buy it one or two.
The wearing clothes in Japan is judged by a person. Japanese clothes have personality. they sometimes judge their character by clothes. So Japanese people care a lot about their personal appearance. When I went to foreign country, their clothes is simple, but I think that their clothes is cool!! I think that Japanese people should learn them.
b.What does “Don’t judge a book by it’s cover.” mean to you?
I think that “Don't judge a book by it's cover.” means “Don't judge a person how they looks.” A little while ago, I talked about judging their character by clothes. I often judge a person by their appearance or clothes. When I choose a book, I surely decide to read a book's plot. I think that I can know the person for the first time by talking with the person.
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 don't have any international friends or a host family. If I express consolences to them, I can't speak a word to them because they shocked at her death. I express them something, and I think that I express to keep their spirits high. Then, I sit down beside them.
b. Have you ever been to a foreign funeral?
No, I don't have. I have never been to a foreign 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?
Because I think that they are fascinated with designer's idea or fashion model. And, me too. They pay a lot of money because they want to buy brand-name goods. When I take the job, I want to buy it one or two.
The wearing clothes in Japan is judged by a person. Japanese clothes have personality. they sometimes judge their character by clothes. So Japanese people care a lot about their personal appearance. When I went to foreign country, their clothes is simple, but I think that their clothes is cool!! I think that Japanese people should learn them.
b.What does “Don’t judge a book by it’s cover.” mean to you?
I think that “Don't judge a book by it's cover.” means “Don't judge a person how they looks.” A little while ago, I talked about judging their character by clothes. I often judge a person by their appearance or clothes. When I choose a book, I surely decide to read a book's plot. I think that I can know the person for the first time by talking with the person.
2007年11月6日火曜日
HOMEWORK#1
1. 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.
I agree with the web site's description. There are some word of wrapping in Japan. For example, "honne" , "tatemae" and so on. These words mean a feeling of consideration for a partner. If Japanese people was asked something, they don't reject it well because they feel sorry to reject it. Comparing Japan with other country, and other country people talk straightly. I think that talking to a partner straightly is good, but occasionally, people were hurt by this word. Japanese people are reserved, but this action make allowance for a partner.
2. Preparation for the next class "Death and Funerals"
a. Where do you go when you die?
Maybe, if I die, I will go to heaven or fall the pits of hell. Many people believe to go to heaven when they did a good deed in their life. Conversely, they think to fall the pits of hell when they did a bad deed in their life.
b. Explain why do Japanese have death memorial services 1 month, 1 year, 3 years, 7 years, etc. after a person's death?
Japanese people hold a ceremony, so they hold a memorial service for a person's death. They have the custom of valuing the ancestor. I think that several death memorial service is never forget a person's death. Therefore, there is a Buddhist altar in several Japanese hause. They make offerings of flowers and incense at Buddhist altars. A person's death is as important as for them to the god.
I agree with the web site's description. There are some word of wrapping in Japan. For example, "honne" , "tatemae" and so on. These words mean a feeling of consideration for a partner. If Japanese people was asked something, they don't reject it well because they feel sorry to reject it. Comparing Japan with other country, and other country people talk straightly. I think that talking to a partner straightly is good, but occasionally, people were hurt by this word. Japanese people are reserved, but this action make allowance for a partner.
2. Preparation for the next class "Death and Funerals"
a. Where do you go when you die?
Maybe, if I die, I will go to heaven or fall the pits of hell. Many people believe to go to heaven when they did a good deed in their life. Conversely, they think to fall the pits of hell when they did a bad deed in their life.
b. Explain why do Japanese have death memorial services 1 month, 1 year, 3 years, 7 years, etc. after a person's death?
Japanese people hold a ceremony, so they hold a memorial service for a person's death. They have the custom of valuing the ancestor. I think that several death memorial service is never forget a person's death. Therefore, there is a Buddhist altar in several Japanese hause. They make offerings of flowers and incense at Buddhist altars. A person's death is as important as for them to the god.
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