1.Since Japanese weddings are expensive, do you think having a massive wedding like Korea or UAE is a good idea?
Although weddings may be expensive, I do not think I would like to have a massive wedding. I do not think that there is anything wrong with a massive weddings. I just think that if I get married I want it to be just me and my wife. I think that if I got married in a massive wedding, maybe it would not feel as special.
2. What do you think about eloping? Having a wedding in a foreign location like Hawaii?
I think that eloping is fine. I think that if that is what makes people happy then they can do it. Personally, if I get married, it will probably be in Hawaii and not in a foreign place.
3.What is your ideal wedding?
My ideal wedding would be a small wedding in a church or garden or somewhere relaxing, with just a few guests. I know that this is not possible though because I have a big family.
4.What would you definitely do, wear or go to on that big day? Why is that important?
To be honest, I have not really thought seriously about what my wedding would be like. I guess I would wear a black suit. As of now, I cannot think of any kinds of things I would to on that day.
5. Have you ever been to a foreigner's wedding? What was your impression?
I have not been to a foreign wedding before. I am interested to see what weddings are like in other countries or even in the mainland U.S.A.! I have only been to weddings in Hawaii.
Friday, December 19, 2008
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Homework - Superstitions
1. Do you think it is important to talk about superstitions in cross culture communication class? Why?
I think that it is important to talk about superstitions. Superstitions vary from culture to culture and and even within a country. When we talk about superstitions, we can learn about each others culture. For example, I have heard many of the Japanese superstitions that were talked about in class. This shows that Hawaii has a strong influence of Japanese culture. If you talked to someone from California or Texas, they probably will not have heard of these superstitions.
2. Is communication affected by superstitions?
Yes, I think communication can be affected by superstitions. If two people from different cultures are together, one person may do something that to them means nothing, but it may affect the other person. For example, if two people, not from Japan, pass food to each other chopstick to chopstick, a Japanese person may not feel good about it.
3. Do you believe in superstitions? If yes, what superstitions do you believe?
Yes, I do believe in superstitions. I do not walk under ladders and I also practice certain Japanese superstitions such as, I do not cut my nails at night.
4. Why do you do, use, or believe in them?
I am not sure why I believe in certain superstitions. For instance, when I see a black cat, I think about the superstition, but I do not necessarily take it seriously. Although in a case such as passing food chopstick to chopstick, I will definitely not do it. I think I believe in certain superstitions because my parents taught them to me when I was a child. If I learn about them when I am a bit older, maybe I will not to believe in them.
I think that it is important to talk about superstitions. Superstitions vary from culture to culture and and even within a country. When we talk about superstitions, we can learn about each others culture. For example, I have heard many of the Japanese superstitions that were talked about in class. This shows that Hawaii has a strong influence of Japanese culture. If you talked to someone from California or Texas, they probably will not have heard of these superstitions.
2. Is communication affected by superstitions?
Yes, I think communication can be affected by superstitions. If two people from different cultures are together, one person may do something that to them means nothing, but it may affect the other person. For example, if two people, not from Japan, pass food to each other chopstick to chopstick, a Japanese person may not feel good about it.
3. Do you believe in superstitions? If yes, what superstitions do you believe?
Yes, I do believe in superstitions. I do not walk under ladders and I also practice certain Japanese superstitions such as, I do not cut my nails at night.
4. Why do you do, use, or believe in them?
I am not sure why I believe in certain superstitions. For instance, when I see a black cat, I think about the superstition, but I do not necessarily take it seriously. Although in a case such as passing food chopstick to chopstick, I will definitely not do it. I think I believe in certain superstitions because my parents taught them to me when I was a child. If I learn about them when I am a bit older, maybe I will not to believe in them.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Homework #5
Proverbs
1. Time is money.
To me this means, if you waste time, you are also wasting money. For example, if you are working for a business and you just sit around all day, you are not contributing or making any money for the company.
2. A stitch in time saves nine.
I think this means that you should deal with problems early before they become bigger problems. If you have one small problem and you do not fix it, slowly it will get bigger and bigger and more difficult to solve.
3. There's no time like the present.
I am not really sure what this means but my interpretation is that the present (right now) is very special and important and people should appreciate it. Every event/moment/etc. is unique and it can never happen again...
4. Let's meet at 4. If I'm not there by 5, leave without me at 6, and I'll be there at 7.
I have actually never heard this proverb before. I think this just deals with human nature and the fact that time is something that just seems to pass very quickly so it is difficult to match time/schedules with someone else. Honestly though, I have no idea what it means!
Superstitions
Since I was a child, I heard that it is bad luck if a black cat crosses your path while you are walking. I have also heard that it is bad luck to walk under a ladder or to whistle at night.
1. Time is money.
To me this means, if you waste time, you are also wasting money. For example, if you are working for a business and you just sit around all day, you are not contributing or making any money for the company.
2. A stitch in time saves nine.
I think this means that you should deal with problems early before they become bigger problems. If you have one small problem and you do not fix it, slowly it will get bigger and bigger and more difficult to solve.
3. There's no time like the present.
I am not really sure what this means but my interpretation is that the present (right now) is very special and important and people should appreciate it. Every event/moment/etc. is unique and it can never happen again...
4. Let's meet at 4. If I'm not there by 5, leave without me at 6, and I'll be there at 7.
I have actually never heard this proverb before. I think this just deals with human nature and the fact that time is something that just seems to pass very quickly so it is difficult to match time/schedules with someone else. Honestly though, I have no idea what it means!
Superstitions
Since I was a child, I heard that it is bad luck if a black cat crosses your path while you are walking. I have also heard that it is bad luck to walk under a ladder or to whistle at night.
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