Reflections class#2

Do you think this is a true story?
I think it is a true story. I thought it was a difficult case, because her family is very strict about religion. I thought it was a nice movie, because the movie has a happy ending.

Can this really happen in today's modern times?
Yes, I think so. I think I am irreligion, but I think religion is imporrtant. Especially, when they marry someone who has different rerigion. Nowdays, many people get mixed marriage. I thought some mixed marriage make big problem about religion.

Class#8 Weddings

1.Since Japanese weddings are expensive, do you think having a massive wedding like Korea or is a good idea?

I think massive wedding is a good idea. But, to be honest I don't want to have a massive wedding. If I don't have enough money to have a wedding, I want to have wedding only us at a low price.



2. What do you think about eloping? Having a wedding in a foreign location like Hawaii?

I think it is OK. Eloping is not reallybad thing. I think having wedding in a foreign location like Hawaii is really nice! But, It costs too much money.

3.What is your ideal wedding?
I want to having my wedding at a nice lovely chapel in Hawaii. The capel is located near the beautiful sea. This is a my ideal wedding.



4.What would you definitely do, wear or go to on that big day? Why is that important?

I'm not sure. But, maybe I will get up early and go to hair salon to arranged my hair. And I will wear nice dress. I think It is etiquette, so It is important.

5. Have you ever been to a foreigner's wedding? What was your impression?

No, I haven't. But I had seen foreigner's wedding just a little. When I see it, I thought we don't have much big differences between our wedding and foreighner's wedding. Someday Iwant to go to foreighner's wedding.

Class#7 Superstitions

Do you think it is important to talk about superstitions in cross culture communication class? Why?

Yes! I think to leearn about superstitions is important and interesting. Because there are many funny or unbelievable superstitions in the world. When I go to foreign country it will

be useful.

Is communication affected by superstitions?

Yes, I think so. Because, we sometimes use superstitions in conversation. I sometimes use"One loss brings another (二度あることは三度ある)" Occasionally, superstitions make our conversation nice.

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

Honestly, I don't believe in superstitions. But, I cherish superstitions. For example"If you leave rice, your eyes are squashed"tells ue that do not waste food. Sometimes some superstitions make our conversation happily as a joke. And, another time superstitions tell us moral.

Class#6 Time

1. Time is money.
Time is the most precious thing which we can consume. If I have a lot of money, I can not buy time. Of course, everyone can not buy time. Sometimes I think if I have 25 hours in a day. Beause If Ihave 25 hours in a day, I can sleep one more hour. But It is impossible. So, we should not waste time.

2. A stitch in time saves nine.
It is important to guard. Small rip is easy to repair, but the bigger rip the more difficute to repair. If you afraid mistake you have to prepare. It is important for me. Because, I sometimes lack of preparation.

3.There's no time like the present.
If you make up something, It is better to start sooner. If you take the opportunity in doing something, you may miss opportunity. I don't want to miss the chance so, I try to do act as soon as I can.

4.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 did not understand this meaning. But, I don't want to wait for a long time.

I want to use time more usefully. Because we have only 24 hours in the day!

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.