2009年11月1日日曜日

Homework#3

Homework questions

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

Yes, I do. I think wearing the clothes is connected with first expression. And then, we can express their personality too. therefore, I always judge what kind of people.



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

I don't think so.

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

I 'm wearing black and white dress, white jackets, black boots and black tites. But it does not reflect my mood. When I wear my clothes, especiallyI do not think about anything.



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

I never talk about politics. Because we do not interested in about that.


(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?

Yes, I have. When I was studying abroad in England, I got a Saudi friends. We talk about our religion and culture. I knew their religion and culture more details about Islam.

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 condolences to an American host family if their Grandmother died?

Yes, I have. last year, when I was studying abroad in England, I had British host family. there are nobody in their family died while I satyed there. If someone died inmy host family, I send a letter or send e-mail. And then I will write a feeling of gratitude.


b. Have you ever been to a foreign funeral?

No, I have not.

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

The people think they desire to be seen as cool or beautiful from other people. The wearing can express their personality. So, it is important for me to wear.

b.What does “Don’t judge a book by its cover” mean to you?

I think it means that don't judge something by their looks. I think the people tend to beings judge everything by appearance.

Homework#1

Homework questions
(1) 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"?

I agree with the web site's description. I think Japanese people likes wrapping anything. For example, almost all Japanese people's house enclosed by a fence or wall. I think they enclose to guard the privacy of their house. therefore, they are feel relieved.

(2) Regarding the discussion of "Death and Funerals": answer these questions in your blog.
a. Where do you go when you die?

I think we will go another world. We have two another world after the death.
It is called a heaven and hell.


b. Explain why do Japanese have death memorial services 1 month, 1 year, 3 years, 7 years, etc. after a person's death?

We are Buddhism. So, In buddhism, we have the habit of attain nirvana for a dead person.
Therefore, death memorial services remind us of a dead person.