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 condolences to an American host family if their Grandmother died?
I have several friends in other countries. I'm not sure what I should do when my friend's family die. Actually, when the mother of one of my classmates died, I couldn't do anything and also couldn't say anything for her. She wanted us, other classmates not to say our condolences to her about her mother's death. In my opinion, the most important thing is the feeling of the people who lost their family. We have to change the way to express our condolences case by case.
b. Have you ever been to a foreign funeral?
I've been to funerals just two times before. One was my maternal grandfather's. Another was my paternal grandmother. Both funerals were in the style of my own country. So, I never been to a foreign funeral.
2. The language of Clothes (preparation for next weeks topic):
a.Why are Japanese designer label crazy? Why is what you wear so important?
Nowadays the number of Japanese wearing branded things such as handbag is increasing. Even the high school students have Louis Vuitton handbags. There are many people who try to show their good qualities to others. Japanese tend to express their strength through their appearances. I think what people wear is important both for one selves and for others because this idea is common now in Japan.
b.What does “Don’t judge a book by it’s cover.” mean to you?
In my opinion, the 'book' implies the content. At the same time, the 'cover' indicates the physical appearance. I agree with this idea, which means we have to judge the person after we get to know the person well. But to wear proper things is perceived as a matter of common knowledge. For example, when people do job hunting, they give care to their own clothes. The appropriate suit for job searching is in good order. Therefor, people mustn't judge the person by just the appearance, but people have to know that judging by costume is the common practice.
2007年11月6日火曜日
2007年11月1日木曜日
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 with the opinion on the web site we saw at the class. Actually, almost all Japanese have the habit that can be called "wrapping".
Tatemae and Honnne, that is to say, public and private are separated in Japan. Tatemae is one of "wrappings". It comes from the virtue that Japanese culture has. People perceive "wrapping" as virtue.
For instance, Japanese try to intimate when they offer something or say some bad things or recommend something, but make a strong statement. Japanese is not good at saying straightly. They always concern how others think about them. This sense affects even the manner of speaking. I always use the phrase ~kamo or ~nai? when I want someone to make a change to another side, inspite of my certainty that the another side is better. I never tell someone he or she must change his or her mind.
2. Preparation for the next class "Death and Funerals" Answer these questions in your blog;
a. Where do you go when you die?
I'm not sure where I'll go when I die. It's said that people go to the heaven or the hell after they died, but this saying is without credibility. Nobody knows where dead men went, because dead men can't tell living people where they are. However, I just want to trust that people who did right thing while they were alive will go to the heaven. That's because I hope that I can be rewarded someday.
b. Explain why do Japanese have death memorial services 1 month, 1 year, 3 years, 7 years, etc. after a person's death?
The reason why Japanese have death memorial services is from Buddhism of India. There is the idea of transmigration, samsara in India. But now, Japanese have the services as customary. I think almost all Japanese don't know why the services are held. It became one of some events. Japanese just greet ancestors at the seremony.
I agree with the opinion on the web site we saw at the class. Actually, almost all Japanese have the habit that can be called "wrapping".
Tatemae and Honnne, that is to say, public and private are separated in Japan. Tatemae is one of "wrappings". It comes from the virtue that Japanese culture has. People perceive "wrapping" as virtue.
For instance, Japanese try to intimate when they offer something or say some bad things or recommend something, but make a strong statement. Japanese is not good at saying straightly. They always concern how others think about them. This sense affects even the manner of speaking. I always use the phrase ~kamo or ~nai? when I want someone to make a change to another side, inspite of my certainty that the another side is better. I never tell someone he or she must change his or her mind.
2. Preparation for the next class "Death and Funerals" Answer these questions in your blog;
a. Where do you go when you die?
I'm not sure where I'll go when I die. It's said that people go to the heaven or the hell after they died, but this saying is without credibility. Nobody knows where dead men went, because dead men can't tell living people where they are. However, I just want to trust that people who did right thing while they were alive will go to the heaven. That's because I hope that I can be rewarded someday.
b. Explain why do Japanese have death memorial services 1 month, 1 year, 3 years, 7 years, etc. after a person's death?
The reason why Japanese have death memorial services is from Buddhism of India. There is the idea of transmigration, samsara in India. But now, Japanese have the services as customary. I think almost all Japanese don't know why the services are held. It became one of some events. Japanese just greet ancestors at the seremony.
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