
English at Work – Unit 67 The wedding day
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When I stay for a long time, how can I help the family? First of
If I’m staying overnight, is there anything I should keep in mind? We have elsewhere
When is a good time to go home? After dinner, you will probably be offered
Should I offer to help wash dishes after dinner? When there is a large group
If I’m staying overnight, is there anything I should keep in mind? The general rule
Are there any topics I should avoid? It is acceptable to discuss virtually any topic––the
Q. Why is money always wrapped when given? Answer: There are Japanese who are not
Q. Why don’t the Japanese invite people over to their homes? Answer: The average size
Q. Why do Japanese husbands call their wives gusai (my foolish wife)? Answer: Gu (foolish)
Q. Why do the Japanese change to a different pair of slippers when using the
Q. Why do the Japanese take off their shoes on the shinkansen and airplanes? Answer:
Q. Why is a cup of coffee at coffee shops so expensive? Answer: Although the
Q. Why are purchases wrapped so nicely at stores in Japan? Answer: The history of
Q. Why do cars keep to the left side of the street and pedestrians to
Q. Why don’t people in Japan eat while walking? Answer: Table manners in Japan dictate
Q. Why do Japanese women cover their mouth with their hand when they laugh? Answer:
Q. Why do the Japanese eat so fast? Answer: There is a saying in samurai
Q. Why do the Japanese slurp when eating? Answer: There is an expression in Japanese,
Q. Why do the Japanese point to their nose when referring to themselves? Answer: There
Q. WHY DO JAPANESE OFTEN SLEEP ON TRAINS? Answer: Until recently, people who slept on
Q. Why don’t the Japanese look the other person in the eye when speaking? Answer:
Q. Why are the hands clapped when praying at shrines (Shintoism) and placed together when
Q. Why aren’t presents opened in front of the giver? Answer: There are scenes in
Q. Why are the Japanese always so quick to pour sake into another’s sake cup?
Q. Why is money always wrapped when given? Answer: Except when purchasing something, many Japanese
Q. Why is money always wrapped when given? Answer: There are Japanese who are not
Q. Why don’t the Japanese invite people over to their homes? Answer: The average size
Q. Why do Japanese husbands call their wives gusai (my foolish wife)? Answer: Gu (foolish)
Q. Why do the Japanese change to a different pair of slippers when using the
Q. Why do the Japanese take off their shoes on the shinkansen and airplanes? Answer:
Q. Why is a cup of coffee at coffee shops so expensive? Answer: Although the
Q. Why are purchases wrapped so nicely at stores in Japan? Answer: The history of
Q. Why do cars keep to the left side of the street and pedestrians to
Q. Why don’t people in Japan eat while walking? Answer: Table manners in Japan dictate
Q. Why do Japanese women cover their mouth with their hand when they laugh? Answer:
Q. Why do the Japanese eat so fast? Answer: There is a saying in samurai
Q. Why do the Japanese slurp when eating? Answer: There is an expression in Japanese,
Q. Why do the Japanese point to their nose when referring to themselves? Answer: There
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