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Re: Turning Japanese
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Originally posted by Bob Biter
Having recently been selected to teach English in Japan, I was wondering if anyone here had any tips on Japanese culture/etiquette, as well as suggestions on where to go/what to do. I'm afraid I don't exactly know WHERE I'm going yet, but I do know that I will be leaving on July 26th.
So, my fellow TFP'ers, share your vast pool of knowledge!
Also, if any of you are actually IN Japan right now and wouldn't mind a visit from a newly arrived gaijin during the next year, tell me where you are!
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kon'nichi wa. watashi wa phaenx-san desu. hajemimishite!
Hows my Japanese? Been at it for an hour.
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"I went shopping last night at like 1am. The place was empty and this old woman just making polite conversation said to me, 'where is everyone??' I replied, 'In bed, same place you and I should be!' Took me ten minutes to figure out why she gave me a dirty look." --Some guy
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