Wednesday, March 19, 2014

assignment#28


     I think to be polite is respecting older people in Japan. Japan is stricter about up- and- down relationships than America. In general, younger people use honorific expression with older people. If younger people speak too casually to older people who are not particularly close to them, it is rude. When I was child, I was said by my father “You watch your language. It is more important other things.” I have been careful for my language since then. In addition, I think Consideration is important, too. For example, when you ride on the train, you sit on a chair and then you find elderly person who is standing. You should stand up and gave your seat to the elderly person. It is polite. To pay attention to the people around you, exchange greeting with around you and talking in polite language. I think these are very important and these are to be polite in Japan.

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