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Drinking alcohol is an activity that is enjoyed globally. In the USA in 2013, at least 50% of people said they drank in the last month and approximately 70% drank in the last year according to the NIA…
記事を読む →There is a habit that the people of every country have, “Spitting” 「つばを履く」This habit is not specific to one age, generation, gender or race. It’s just a habit and many people say it’s a bad habit. I d…
記事を読む →In the UK, smoking people have more freedom outside and less freedom inside than in Japan. For example, in the UK you can smoke almost anywhere outside. Recently people who smoke near building entranc…
記事を読む →In the UK, people have conversations with the cashier at shops! It’s a common thing that most people don’t mind. Some enjoy doing it! I believe customer service is quite mixed in western countries. Th…
記事を読む →While on the train in Japan, you can often feel that there is a certain atmosphere. People mostly only talk to acquaintances (知り合い). I think it’s not only on trains. It’s especially noticeable when th…
記事を読む →Like with greetings in shops, Japan also differs from other cultures when saying farewell to customers, although not as much as with greetings. In the UK, we usually just say “thank you” to the custom…
記事を読む →I was very surprised when I first came to Japan. When we enter a shop in Japan we are usually greeted by the staff with “いらっしゃいませ.” Also, it’s not only one staff member who says it. The “culture” (rul…
記事を読む →Have a Sweet Tooth: love to eat sweet foods. Noriko: What is your favorite food. Nina: Candy, donuts, anything with a lot of sugar. I have a sweet tooth. *日本語では「甘党」(甘いもの好き)という意味です。 ノリコ「あなたの好きな食べ物は何ですか…
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