#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.