#8 Weddings

1.Since Japanese weddings are expensive, do you think having a massive wedding like Korea or UAE is a good idea? Why?
I don't know wedding in Korea and UAE..... I don't think it is good to have a massive wedding.
Because, I want just few people who are know about me well to celebrate my wedding.

2. What do you think about eloping? Is it a good idea or romantic? Why?
I think that it is sooooo romantic. It can happen just in drama!! Is is common in America or other countries???

3. Have you ever thought about having a wedding in a foreign location like Hawaii? Would you do it? Why?Or Why not?
I have ever thought it. I want to have a wedding in beautiful island !!! Because it is one of the my dream in my future!!! My mother always say "your wedding should have in Hawaii!!"
She just wants to go to there. lol

4.What is your ideal wedding?
My ideal wedding is great little wedding in beautiful island in Europe! I want just my family and few best friends to come and see my wedding attire** I want to wear a nice white wedding dress!!!

5.What would you definitely do, wear or go to on that big day? Why is that important?
I want to wear a beautiful white dress definitely. And I would like to change dress twice at reception banquet. Because i want to wear many dresses♪ Wedding is the important day of my life.

6. Have you ever been to a foreigner's wedding? What was your impression?
No,I haven't ever been to a foreigner's weddindg. I have seen a foreigner's wedding in UK just one time! They were taking pictures in front of the church. It was soooooooo luxurious!!!
The bride is a little bigger than the groom... lol

#7 Superstition

1. Do you think it is important to talk about superstitions in CCC class? Why?
I think it is important. Because, Japanese superstitions are different from other countries one. Ofcorse we have some same superstitions with others. I think to learn about superstition is important for know about different culutures from us. And also it is very fun!

2. Is communication affected by superstitions?
No, I do not think so. But i think when we talk about our blood type, it might affected by supersutitions.

3. Do you believe in superstitions? If yes, what superstitions do you believe ? Why do you do, use, or believe in them?

Yes, i believe in some superstitions. i believe in "if i find pattern of a four-leaf clover, i could be happy."
Why do i believe in this superstition? I am not sure..... but, when i found a four-leaf clover, I feel happy!! :*) So, i believe in this. hahaha-

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#6 Time

1. Please explain a time proverb in your culture.

光陰矢のごとし means Time flies like an arrow.
早起きは三文の徳 means The early bird catches the worm.

2. What do the following proverbs mean:

a) Time is money.
Time is valuable, important like money.

b) A stitch in time saves nine.
We shouldnt put off a small problem, otherwise it will become a big problem.

c) There's no time like the present.
Now is the good chance.

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 the meaning...

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#3 The Language of Clothes

1. Do you judge people according to what they wear? Why?
Yes, I do. I think clothes affeict one's character or feelings. I know it is not good to judge by just clothes.

2. Do you think Japanese society puts an importance on clothing when judging other people from another country?
I dont think so. But, i think its depends on the situation.

3. What colors are you wearing now? Do they reflect your mood?
I'm wearing pink a pair of pajamas!! lol they dont reflect my mood. i dont know what is my mood now...lol

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1. What are some subjects that you will never discuss with a friend?
About my biggest distress.

2. Do you have different friends for different parts of your life?
Yes, I do. I have just a friend whom I can talk about my true feelings and worries. I also have some friends whom I enjoy just taking with them.

Class #1 Where do you go when you die?

What do you do that can be called "wrapping"? Give examples and reasons for your actions.
When i give a present for my friends or someone, I ask shop assistant wrapping. This reason why present is a not mine. I buy a something for a gift to my friend. So, I need wrapping.

Where do you go when you die?
I think we go to a completely different area? world?? from here.
When i was a child, my grand father died. My mother said to me, "Grandpa went to the field of flowers." I can meet my grand father at the field of flowers again when i die, I think.

Explain why do Japanese have death memorial services 1 month, 1 year, 3 years, 7 years, etc. after a person's death?
I'm not sure why do we death memorial services, i checked with 広辞苑.
At Japanese Buddhism, It is thought to "Death"="Newborn". So, we celebrate and grieve for the deceased 1 year, 3 years, 7 years, etc.
I think we have death mamorial services for we dont forget person who died.

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? If not, then how would you express condolences to an American host family if their Grandmother died?
- Yes, i do. I have my host family in UK. If my host family member died, i will feel really sad. And i want to say "Thank you" to the person who died.
b. Have you ever been to a foreign funeral?
No, I haven't. I have ever been some Japanese funerals.

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'm not sure why are Japanese designer label crazy exactly... I think most Japanese people think high-bland things are good. and I think it is look nice to have designer labels.
I don't have a beautiful face, nice body type and etc... So, clothes are important for me!! I want to be a fashionable person.


b.What does “Don’t judge a book by it’s cover.” mean to you?
For example, there is a woman has black hair, wearing glasses, has any accessaries...etc.
Some people might think "She must be a power tool(gari-ben)! She always just study!!"
But...actually, she works in a cabaret club every night!!!
Its "Don't judge a book by it's cover." I think.

#14 Politics and Reflections

If you were working for the UN, which job would like to do using your English abilities? Why?


I want to be a publicity writer for the UN.
I think this job is very important. Or i would like to do some activities for peace. I am from Hiroshima. So, i have to know about wars all over the world not only Hiroshima's one. If i were working for the UN, I would like to alert peace all over the world!:)

I really enjoyed this class so much in this semester! Thank you, Meiki sensei:)
i often i was in computer troubles, but Meiki sensei and classmates helped me! Thank you Every one!!!
Probably, I will choose this class next semester again!
See you in the fall! Take care and Have a nice summer holiday***

charlie xxx

Working with Different culuteres!

What kind of work do you think you will best???

Its difficult question...
I like clothes so much. So, i want to a shop assistant in clothes shop which is I really like.
But, i think a shop assistant is hard work and cheap salary...
I will decide what is my job depends on my husband's job!! lol

if i could choose my job whatever i want to,
I really want to be a clothes shop assistant or a travel planner in UK!!
In UK, there is no overtime work! I think japanese work too much! 8-(

#12!

#12 Dating practices

Hello :-)

Help meeeee!!!!!
I don't know how to make a chart......
Which one should i use??? Word? Excel??
My computer hasn't power point :(
I'm in a huge trouble NOW!!!

For the moment, I'm introduce my ideal partner!! lol

I like gentle man like John! Dr. John Herbert!!!
And i have a strong possessive feeling...lol
So, my ideal partner is never cheating!

About looks...
Almost all my friends say to me, "You are B-sen!!"
But, I don't think so... 8-)
I don't like man who is very handsome!
I prefer man who is looks like cool, but not perfect and who has a nice atmosphere :)

I don't like KY person very much!!!


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I would like to make a chart about my ideal partner at school on monday!
I will write a blog again:)
I'm sorry about that.

#10

Homework Name & Addresses

Hi!! long time no see...
i am not good at PC. so, i sometimes cant write blogs well :(

1.Are feelings, emotions and facial expressions universal across borders, happy, sad, etc..?

I think 'yes'. but i think also its difficult.
I think it is easy to tell some feelings like happy, sad or something. Because we can explain such feelings with our smail or tears.
'mukatuku' is hard to say in English. I think 'mukatuku' is not so serious.
Japanese has many expressions or words which are has dubious (曖昧な）meanings.

2. Try to name as many feelings as possible in Japanese. ( 10 minimum) Then, write the English translation.

-楽しい　　　　　　　　　Happy
-悲しい　　　　　　　　　Sad
-嬉しい　　　　　　　　　pleased/happy
-わくわくする　　　　　　excited
-いらいらする　　　　　irritate
-おもしろい　　　　　　fun
-どきどきする　　　　　Beat
-退屈する　　　　　　　bored
-がっかりする depressed
-だるい　　　　　　　　 lazy/tired
-緊張する　　　　　　　nervous


３. Are there any feelings in Japanese that cannot be translated into English?

i think 'mukatuku' is a littel diffrent just 'angry'.
'Otsukaresama' is hard to translated into English.

homework

How do you greet in your life? Is it different for different people?
How so and why? Do you touch people when you talk to them? why? or why not?

I think it will change depends on situation or people.
forexample, when i meet my friends, i greet them "yahho-!!" something like that. and i will wave my hand. On the other hand, when i meet people like a teacher or stranger, i say "konnichiha" and bow.

I dont touch people when i talk to stranger or person who is i dont know so much.
if i talk with my friends or families, i touch their hand or something!
But i never hug!!!

Buddhism!!!

Hello!
I was very interested in Mr.Tutumi's story on last class.
I always say "Itadakimasu" when i eat something.
I thought all most all Japanese people say "Itadakimasu" as if it were air.
To my surprise, Today's elementary school kids doesn't say it!!!

Hello ：）

Hello!!! Welcome to my blog **

I'm Charlie. Nice to meet you!!!!!