Monday, October 22, 2012


Japanese behavior VS American behavior

 

     Do you know each country has various behaviors in their lives? If you visit a foreign country, you will probably feel strange about the different behavior of the people. For example, Japan and America have many differences in greeting, service behavior and taking classes.

     First, American and Japanese are different behaviors when they greet each other. almost all Japanese people are shy. So, when people greet each other, they say just ‘OHAYOU’. They don’t say anything except it. However, American people are very open. When they meet each other, they say ‘GOOD MORNING’. Besides, they share a big hug and kiss each other’s cheeks and they always say ‘HOW ARE YOU?’ after the greeting. These are good habits!

     In addition to this, the behavior of the staff in the shop is also different. Japanese people have some conceptions that the staff has to behave kindly for the guests. If the staff’s service is not good, the staff will make the leader angry. It is most important that the staff makes the guests happy by the good service in Japan. On the other hand, American services are very frank. For example, if you go into a shop, you might see that the staffs do catch ball each other. Someone may be dancing and the other are singing. It was unbelievable for me! If workers do these behaviors in Japan, they will be scolded by the leader. However, I like American behaviors because it makes me smile because of their funny behaviors. Japan may sometimes be a little too polite. Both services are very attractive!

     Third, Japanese and American behave differently in class. First, Japanese students hardly say their opinion in front of people. Even if the teacher asks some opinions of the students, they don’t say anything. They are so quiet, so teachers sometimes are confused. Japanese students take the classes quietly and they aren’t active in front of people. then American people can say their opinions in front of many people without shyness. They sometimes discuss the class’s theme even if the teachers don’t ask some questions. They are very active.

     In conclusion, each country has various behaviors. Japanese behavior and American behavior are very different. American people are active. Japanese people are shy. I think they have many good points and they also have bad points. When you visit other countries, you will be able to realize the good and bad points in your country because you can compare the many differences.




 
 
 

24 comments:

  1. I like Japan's Cultule, because I think it is looks like China's Cultule. If I have free time, I will go to Japan for a trip.

    Na

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    1. yeah, probably, chinese behavior and japanese behavior are a little similar. Japanese people are very kind and polite, so i like Japanese. if you have a opportunity to go to Japan, please let me know! i want to take you popular places!

      Sayo

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  2. We are shy to say infront of people too, but just get use to it! Jimmy

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    1. Jimmy, you are not so shy!

      Sarah

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    2. haha, i also think you are not shy! You always say your opinion! i want to be more open but it's difficult for me because of shy.

      Sayo

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  3. Sometimes, Japanese restaurant has a quiet environment and you can have your own space. I like the environment.-Lee

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    1. Yes, Japanese restaurants can be so relaxing! Hokkaido restaurant in New Paltz is pretty quiet.

      Sarah

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    2. yes! In addition to this, almost guests are also polite. so I love my country! I have never been to Chinese restaurant, so i want to go!

      Sayo

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  4. Japan is cool country. is that the most interesting in here is Animator! I like to watch One Piece and Death Note :)

    -Khanh-

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    1. ohhhhh, really??? I also like Death Note and One piece too much!! I have these comics in my house! which comics do you like? I prefer One Piece to Death Note. Death Note is usually complicated story. However, One Piece are very exiting and enchanting! I like Sanji who is a cook in One Piece character. what character do you like?

      Sayo

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  5. Sayo,

    I think the most shocking difference that you described is the way workers behave (toward each other and toward their customers). Honestly, I much prefer the way workers behave towards their customers in Japan. They are so polite and considerate of the customer. It's rarely like that in the U.S. and I definitely think that Americans can learn a lot about customer service from the Japanese!! Thanks for sharing your ideas.

    Sarah

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    1. yeah, when i came into a shop in New Paltz, staffs did catch ball each other! it was unbelievable to me. If American visit Japan, they must be attracted by Japanese polite behavior. haha
      In addition to this, I like Nekosushi in the main street. I surprised when i visit the Nekosushi for the first time because the sushi is volumy and delicious. I thought Tokyo sushi is not volumy, so I like Nekosushi! haha

      Sayo

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  6. Good compare! Most American place like crowded, but Japanese place looks like queit, for example, the Japanese restaurant. And the Japanese like to bow,Americans like to hug.
    -Lia

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    1. I think so. which behavior do you like? yeah, Japanese people always bow each other! this is also a one of habit in Japan. they are too shy.

      Sayo

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  7. Your comparison essay is good. I like Japanese culture. Japanese are polite and quiet.
    -Dandan

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    1. Thank you, Dandan! I think Chinese are also quite. however, when chinese talk with their friends, they speak loud voice. Is it correct? which behavior do you like between America and Japan?

      Sayo

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  8. I think most of Japanese culture is similar to the Chinese.
    ------Xuanwei

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    1. yeah, I think so. However, I have never been to China, so i want to compare to Chinese behavior and Japanese behavior directly. Probably, I may find a lot of different things and new discoveries between China and Japanese! It seems to be interesting, doesn't it?

      Sayo

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  9. Sayo

    I heard that Janpanese people always have a deep bow when they have a greet,right? and I think it's very polite.

    -Freya

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    1. oh, we usually don't do deep bow. However, when we meet some people for the first time, we bow deeply each other. Of course, we don't bow to friends! just shake a hand. How about is your country?

      Sayo

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  10. I like Japanese food and the enviroment in the restaurant.They are so nice for me:)

    Winnie

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    1. Thank you, Winnie! I want you to take Japan~~~~. restraunt's enviroment is sooooo good! In my image, there are a lot of booth ( like a market, and small shop)in Taiwan! is it right?

      Sayo

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  11. I want to try the Japanese food I really love try new things!!

    -Carmina

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  12. As I see it, it's very important to be polite in order to communicate with other, but also, it's important to act like American to develop our skills in order to learn English as well as the culture.
    Husam

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