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?What is your ideal wedding? What would you definitely do or wear or go to on that big day? Why is that important?
I don't really like the idea of a massive wedding.. I can understand why people do them, but for me, weddings are something really personal. A massive wedding sort of takes the magic outta it..
I have no problems with couples who decide to elope; I actually think it is sort of romantic! But however romantic I think eloping may be, if I were to ever do it my mother would kill me. So eloping isn't an option for me. Foreign locations for weddings are a good idea too. :)
As for my own wedding, because I am already engaged I have already started planning it.. it won't be for around two years, but my whole family will be there, I'll have my own white dress (because my mother's is too small for me to wear), and the color theme is dark blue, light blue, and white. :) ... I think its going to be a little expensive...
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Homework #5- Superstitions
We talked about many superstitions in many countries, but do you think it is important to talk about them? Why?Is communication affected by 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 think it's important to study other countries' superstitions because if we were to ever travel to another country, we wouldn't want to make anyone uncomfortable or cause any awkward situations by accidently doing something they considered superstitious. Also, it's really interesting to study. :)
I don't really believe in (American) superstitions, but I still sometimes react to them. Like if I see someone open an umbrella indoors or walk under a ladder, I'd be sort of shocked and think 'uh-oh.. thats not good..'. But sometimes superstitions are just fun because they can make life a little more interesting. Like if Im with my friends in a restaraunt and someone knocked over the salt shaker, we could tease them a little and say they have bad luck. We don't really believe it, but its just fun to tease eachother.
I think it's important to study other countries' superstitions because if we were to ever travel to another country, we wouldn't want to make anyone uncomfortable or cause any awkward situations by accidently doing something they considered superstitious. Also, it's really interesting to study. :)
I don't really believe in (American) superstitions, but I still sometimes react to them. Like if I see someone open an umbrella indoors or walk under a ladder, I'd be sort of shocked and think 'uh-oh.. thats not good..'. But sometimes superstitions are just fun because they can make life a little more interesting. Like if Im with my friends in a restaraunt and someone knocked over the salt shaker, we could tease them a little and say they have bad luck. We don't really believe it, but its just fun to tease eachother.
Homework #4- Time
The English language has many proverbs and sayings about time.
1. Time is money.
Heres an example: If I don't spend my time wisely now and study, I won't get a good job, and won't have money. So.. spending my time wisely now means I may have more money in the future.
2.A stitch in time saves nine.
If you solve a problem now and get it out of the way, it'll save you from a lot MORE trouble in the future. One problem can turn into many, so you should just take care of things as they happen.
3.There's no time like the present.
I like to think of this phrase as saying 'stop worrying about the future, don't let the past bother you, and just focus on the here and now'. If you spend your time not paying to the present, you'll miss a lot of whats going on around you.
4. Fashionable late.
Fashionably late means arriving at a party just before its considered rude to arrive late.. like, 10 or 15 minutes. Everyone in my family tends to do this...
1. Time is money.
Heres an example: If I don't spend my time wisely now and study, I won't get a good job, and won't have money. So.. spending my time wisely now means I may have more money in the future.
2.A stitch in time saves nine.
If you solve a problem now and get it out of the way, it'll save you from a lot MORE trouble in the future. One problem can turn into many, so you should just take care of things as they happen.
3.There's no time like the present.
I like to think of this phrase as saying 'stop worrying about the future, don't let the past bother you, and just focus on the here and now'. If you spend your time not paying to the present, you'll miss a lot of whats going on around you.
4. Fashionable late.
Fashionably late means arriving at a party just before its considered rude to arrive late.. like, 10 or 15 minutes. Everyone in my family tends to do this...
Sunday, November 4, 2007
Homework #3
1. Do you judge people according to what they wear? Why?
I think everyone to a certain extent judges people by their outward appearance. But I don't think it's imporant. They're just clothes...
2 Do you think Japanese society puts an importance on clothing when judging other people from another country?
This may give away who I am, but... I remember being so afraid of what people would think of me based on how I dressed before coming here. I've had to change the way I dress to try and fit in the best I could. I bought all new clothes before arriving.
3. What colors are you wearing now? Do they reflect your mood?
I'm wearing black and white now. I'm not sure if they reflect my mood or not. If black is sad, and white is happy, does that make me bipolar?
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 would usually never discuss any politics or religion with my friends. Usually with some of my friends, we share very different options so it is better for us not to discuss them and just have fun.
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.
Most of my friends now I've made in college (I've only kept 3 or so friends from high school), and we do almost everything together. There really aren't different groups amongst our friends, we all go out together and talk together. We're like a big family.
I think everyone to a certain extent judges people by their outward appearance. But I don't think it's imporant. They're just clothes...
2 Do you think Japanese society puts an importance on clothing when judging other people from another country?
This may give away who I am, but... I remember being so afraid of what people would think of me based on how I dressed before coming here. I've had to change the way I dress to try and fit in the best I could. I bought all new clothes before arriving.
3. What colors are you wearing now? Do they reflect your mood?
I'm wearing black and white now. I'm not sure if they reflect my mood or not. If black is sad, and white is happy, does that make me bipolar?
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 would usually never discuss any politics or religion with my friends. Usually with some of my friends, we share very different options so it is better for us not to discuss them and just have fun.
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.
Most of my friends now I've made in college (I've only kept 3 or so friends from high school), and we do almost everything together. There really aren't different groups amongst our friends, we all go out together and talk together. We're like a big family.
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 do have international friends. If a family member of theirs had died, I would first tell them how sorry I was for their lose and would offer to be there for them if they needed someone to talk to.
b. Have you ever been to a foreign funeral?
I have not, and I hope the situation never arises that I would need to.
2. The language of Clothes
a.Why are Japanese designer label crazy? Why is what you wear so important?
Perhaps owning and wearing expensive and nice-looking clothing and accessories not only gives the person a good image, but makes the person feel more confident or important. I wouldn't know, I dont own anything designer.
b.What does “Don’t judge a book by it’s cover.” mean to you?
That phrase, to me, means that a person's outward appearence may not reflect who they are. A person doesn't have to wear designer brand labels to be imporant or valuable.
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 have international friends. If a family member of theirs had died, I would first tell them how sorry I was for their lose and would offer to be there for them if they needed someone to talk to.
b. Have you ever been to a foreign funeral?
I have not, and I hope the situation never arises that I would need to.
2. The language of Clothes
a.Why are Japanese designer label crazy? Why is what you wear so important?
Perhaps owning and wearing expensive and nice-looking clothing and accessories not only gives the person a good image, but makes the person feel more confident or important. I wouldn't know, I dont own anything designer.
b.What does “Don’t judge a book by it’s cover.” mean to you?
That phrase, to me, means that a person's outward appearence may not reflect who they are. A person doesn't have to wear designer brand labels to be imporant or valuable.
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 believe to a certain extent, the idea of 'wrapping' can be validated. But I also believe that perhaps the website took the idea and ran with it a little. I think the idea of wrapping in terms of building construction went a little far. In terms of what can be called 'wrapping', though, I think that a person's personality can be a sort of wrapping. I, for example, am very shy in public, but it isn't who I am exactly. Once I get to know someone and feel comfortable, my real personality shows.
2. Preparation for the next class "Death and Funerals"
a. Where do you go when you die?
I think you keep going, but where I don't know. I think I'll find out once I die. Hopefully it will be with my loved ones.
b. Explain why do Japanese have death memorial services 1 month, 1 year, 3 years, 7 years, etc. after a person's death?
I honestly don't know...
I believe to a certain extent, the idea of 'wrapping' can be validated. But I also believe that perhaps the website took the idea and ran with it a little. I think the idea of wrapping in terms of building construction went a little far. In terms of what can be called 'wrapping', though, I think that a person's personality can be a sort of wrapping. I, for example, am very shy in public, but it isn't who I am exactly. Once I get to know someone and feel comfortable, my real personality shows.
2. Preparation for the next class "Death and Funerals"
a. Where do you go when you die?
I think you keep going, but where I don't know. I think I'll find out once I die. Hopefully it will be with my loved ones.
b. Explain why do Japanese have death memorial services 1 month, 1 year, 3 years, 7 years, etc. after a person's death?
I honestly don't know...
Sunday, October 21, 2007
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