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English at Work – Unit 67 The wedding day
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外国人が日本人に対して抱いている「なんで？」を
ディスカッショントピックとして紹介します。
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English at Work – Unit 66 Last call for Tom
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English at Work – Unit 65 Something’s missing
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English at Work – Unit 63 Anna’s decision
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American Custom（アメリカの慣習）
When I stay for a long time, how can I help the family?
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?
If I’m staying overnight, is there anything I should keep in mind? We have elsewhere
When is a good time to go home?
When is a good time to go home? After dinner, you will probably be offered
Should I offer to help wash dishes after dinner?
Should I offer to help wash dishes after dinner? When there is a large group
How do I know when it’s okay to begin eating?
If I’m staying overnight, is there anything I should keep in mind? The general rule
Are there any topics I should avoid?
Are there any topics I should avoid? It is acceptable to discuss virtually any topic––the
Q. Why do the Japanese point to their nose when referring to themselves?
Q. Why do the Japanese point to their nose when referring to themselves? Answer: There
Q. Why do the Japanese slurp when eating?
Q. Why do the Japanese slurp when eating? Answer: There is an expression in Japanese,
Q. Why do the Japanese eat so fast?
Q. Why do the Japanese eat so fast? Answer: There is a saying in samurai
Q. Why do Japanese women cover their mouth with their hand when they laugh?
Q. Why do Japanese women cover their mouth with their hand when they laugh? Answer:
Q. Why are the hands clapped when praying at shrines (Shintoism) and placed together when praying at temples (Buddhism)?
Q. Why are the hands clapped when praying at shrines (Shintoism) and placed together when
Q. Why do cars keep to the left side of the street and pedestrians to the right?
Q. Why do cars keep to the left side of the street and pedestrians to
Q. Why are purchases wrapped so nicely at stores in Japan?
Q. Why are purchases wrapped so nicely at stores in Japan? Answer: The history of
Q. Why is a cup of coffee at coffee shops so expensive?
Q. Why is a cup of coffee at coffee shops so expensive? Answer: Although the
Q. Why do the Japanese take off their shoes on the shinkansen and airplanes?
Q. Why do the Japanese take off their shoes on the shinkansen and airplanes? Answer:
Q. Why do the Japanese change to a different pair of slippers when using the lavatory?
Q. Why do the Japanese change to a different pair of slippers when using the
Q. Why do Japanese husbands call their wives gusai (my foolish wife)?
Q. Why do Japanese husbands call their wives gusai (my foolish wife)? Answer: Gu (foolish)
Q. In Japan why is it the women the ones who give men chocolates on Valentine’s Day?
Q. Why is money always wrapped when given? Answer: There are Japanese who are not
Q. Why are the Japanese always so quick to pour sake into another’s sake cup?
Q. Why are the Japanese always so quick to pour sake into another’s sake cup?
Japanese Custom（日本の慣習）
Q. Why don’t people in Japan eat while walking?
Q. Why don’t people in Japan eat while walking? Answer: Table manners in Japan dictate
Q. Why don’t the Japanese invite people over to their homes?
Q. Why don’t the Japanese invite people over to their homes? Answer: The average size
Q. Why is money always wrapped when given?
Q. Why is money always wrapped when given? Answer: Except when purchasing something, many Japanese
Q. Why aren’t presents opened in front of the giver?
Q. Why aren’t presents opened in front of the giver? Answer: There are scenes in
Q. Why don’t the Japanese look the other person in the eye when speaking?
Q. Why don’t the Japanese look the other person in the eye when speaking? Answer:
Q. Why do Japanese often sleep on trains?
Q. WHY DO JAPANESE OFTEN SLEEP ON TRAINS? Answer: Until recently, people who slept on
Q. Why do the Japanese point to their nose when referring to themselves?
Q. Why do the Japanese point to their nose when referring to themselves? Answer: There
Q. Why do the Japanese slurp when eating?
Q. Why do the Japanese slurp when eating? Answer: There is an expression in Japanese,
Q. Why do the Japanese eat so fast?
Q. Why do the Japanese eat so fast? Answer: There is a saying in samurai
Q. Why do Japanese women cover their mouth with their hand when they laugh?
Q. Why do Japanese women cover their mouth with their hand when they laugh? Answer:
Q. Why are the hands clapped when praying at shrines (Shintoism) and placed together when praying at temples (Buddhism)?
Q. Why are the hands clapped when praying at shrines (Shintoism) and placed together when
Q. Why do cars keep to the left side of the street and pedestrians to the right?
Q. Why do cars keep to the left side of the street and pedestrians to
Q. Why are purchases wrapped so nicely at stores in Japan?
Q. Why are purchases wrapped so nicely at stores in Japan? Answer: The history of
Q. Why is a cup of coffee at coffee shops so expensive?
Q. Why is a cup of coffee at coffee shops so expensive? Answer: Although the
Q. Why do the Japanese take off their shoes on the shinkansen and airplanes?
Q. Why do the Japanese take off their shoes on the shinkansen and airplanes? Answer:
Q. Why do the Japanese change to a different pair of slippers when using the lavatory?
Q. Why do the Japanese change to a different pair of slippers when using the
Q. Why do Japanese husbands call their wives gusai (my foolish wife)?
Q. Why do Japanese husbands call their wives gusai (my foolish wife)? Answer: Gu (foolish)
Q. In Japan why is it the women the ones who give men chocolates on Valentine’s Day?
Q. Why is money always wrapped when given? Answer: There are Japanese who are not
Q. Why are the Japanese always so quick to pour sake into another’s sake cup?
Q. Why are the Japanese always so quick to pour sake into another’s sake cup?