2009年12月7日月曜日

Homework#8

1.Since Japanese weddings are expensive, do you think having a massive wedding like Korea or UAE is a good idea? Why?
I think it is good idea. It is very happy to be bless from alt of people. and then it is funny!

2. What do you think about eloping? Is it a good idea or romantic? Why?
I do not think so. Absolutely, our parents is sad.

3. Have you ever thought about having a wedding in a foreign location like Hawaii?
Would you do it? Why?Or Why not?
No,I do not. Because it is very expensive. and then, we could not invite a lot of my friends.

4.What is your ideal wedding?
I would like to wear "shiromuku" and wedding at shrine. It is Japanese traditional wedding styles.

5.What would you definitely do, wear or go to on that big day? Why is that important?
sorry, I have not idea.

6. Have you ever been to a foreigner's wedding? What was your impression?
I have never been to a foreigner's wedding.

Homework#7

1.Do you think it is important to talk about superstitions in cross culture communication class? Why?
Yes. it is important to know about superstitions another country. we could know how is the country culture and background.

2.Is communication affected by superstitions?
I'm not sure. Maybe sperstitions is affected by superstitions.

3.Do you believe in superstitions? If yes, what superstitions do you believe?Why do you do, use, or believe in them?
I don't believe about that.

Denmark
I was very happy to hear about Denmark culture. It was very interesting.
I would like to try apple soup. we have vegetable soup in japan. But I never heard fruit soup.

Homework#6

1. Please explain a time proverb in your culture.
Time and tide wait for no man.
This means, the time do not stop. So, we should be important the time.

2. What do the following proverbs mean:
a. Time is money.
「時は金なり」
It means that we should be important the time.
b. A stitch in time saves nine.
「時宜を得た一針は九針の手間を省く」
sorry, Idon't know that meaning.
c. There's no time like the present.
「今が好機だ」
It means that it is good opportunity or chance for us now.
d.Let's meet at 4. If I'm not there by 5, leave without me at 6, and I'll be there at 7.
Sorry, I don't know.