Homewok#2

1.Death and Funerals

a. Do you have any international friends or a host family? If so, how would you express your condolences to them if a family member died? If not, then how would you express consolences to an American host family if their Grandmother died?

Yes, I have. I will send letter of condolences.

b. Have you ever been to a foreign funeral?

No, I haven't.

2. The language of Clothes (preparation for next weeks topic)
a.Why are Japanese designer label crazy? Why is what you wear so important?

I think many people fail to understand implications of the English word. Japanese are stick only in design.

b.What does “Don’t judge a book by it’s cover.” mean to you?

I think this mean is "Don't judge based on looks alone."
Appearance and content could possibly different.
For example, you shouldn't make a judgement based on looks alone.

Homework#1

1. Reflecting about today's class:Today we discussed the Japanese concept of "wrapping".
Do you agree with the web site's description?What do you do that can be called "wrapping"? Give examples and reasons for your actions.
I agree. A lot of Japanese parents give their children room from an early age.
I think this is suggest "wrapping". It is not a good thing. I think perhaps childen shut oneself in a room. To communicate with family is very important.

2. Preparation for the next class "Death and Funerals" Answer these questions in your blog;
a. Where do you go when you die?
I think go to heaven. But not everyone can go to heaven.
During a lifetime, Only the person who did good behavior.

b. Explain why do Japanese have death memorial services 1 month, 1 year, 3 years, 7 years, etc. after a person's death?
I think the memorial services is held to pay respects to the dead person.
I think memorial bservices is very important to all of us.