Homework#3

1. Do you judge people according to what they wear? Why?

Almost all time, I judge people according to what they wear. Because, First impression is very important for me. And usually, clothes give us the person's image. If I meet person who wearing really dirty cloth, I think I don't want to be a friend.

2 Do you think Japanese society puts an importance on clothing when judging other people from another country?

I think the answer is Yes! But it depends on situation.
If It is business situation, I do not want to work with person who wearing dirty clothes but
,If it is private situation I care about their charactor.

3. What colors are you wearing now? Do they reflect your mood?

I wearing black tops and jeans, and zebra pattern stole. Yes, I think so.

1. What are some subjects that you will never discuss with a friend?

I never discuss about my savings, my secret like weight, politics, my family, and boastful talk.

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. One of my friend is really funny, optimistic, and friendly. But I'm shy.
We have different character, but we always spend nice time. For example, we often go shopping and have a dinner. I think we influence one another.

Homework#2

1.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 do'nt have international friends.
If my family member died, I don't say anything. Because, It is too difficult for me to tell my sorrowful feeling. And if I heard my friend's family member was died, maybe I can not say anything because, I can not understand their sad feelings.

b. Have you ever been to a foreign funeral?

No, I have never been to a foreign funeral. Only Japanese funeral.

2. a.Why are Japanese designer label crazy? Why is what you wear so important?

I don't think Japanese designer label is crazy. In my opinion, a lot of Japanese interested in fashion. I also interested in fashion and trend. Maybe, I think it is a kind of symbol of wealthy and position.
I think it is very ipmortant what you wear, but it does not need expensive clothes. There are many nice and cheap clothes. For example UNIQL.

b.What does “Don't judge a book by it’s cover.” mean to you?Good Luck!
I think It means the most important thing is inner, and Don't be fooled by appearances.
Some people judge someone what they wear. I think their appearance is important but, to see inner is more important.

Homework#1

1. Reflecting about today's class: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 them.

2.a. Where do you go when you die?

I don"t know. Maybe, I will go to heaven or Iwill 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?

I think it is a Buddhism concept. For example, 四十九日（shijyuukunichi）means It is a most imprtant day which fix the world beyond of deceased.