8/31 Breakfast

My breakfast today is

of course...........

Natto with Tofu and pork

8/30 B#1

Contents

1) Syllabus
2) Self introduction (students)
3) Natto 

Homework is
1) Read the following
     ① Aimai (p.9)

     ② Uchi to Soto (p.217)

     ③ Chinmoku (p.51)

2)Blog entry #1 ---Analysis (2 direct citations (total 6 citations) and impression for each key concept above) 
We haven't set the blog up yet so write your blog entry #1 in a Word file (save it too)
You can email me before Thursday or bring the hard copy on Thursday.
This is example

"In fact, bowing at a distance of one meter is a common form of greeting in Japan and creates a sense of familiarity for people by letting others know that one will not violate privacy" (pg. 111).
As an American, I found this to be quite interesting, as we do not have any rigid stipulations when it comes to greeting someone. Typically, as a man, I just offer a handshake and say a simple "hello". I'm not worried about my distance from the person, obviously I don't stand too close, but I never make sure that I'm a specific distance away. This is how most Americans, at least to my knowledge, handle their greetings. That being said, I understand why Japan has that specification in place, seeing that the Japanese culture is quite strict. Plus, this stipulation helps with keeping harmony among society, which is also very typical of Japanese culture.

 

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