Culture Shock in Japan - Etiquette Mistakes

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What did Simon initially think the bowls of tea with lemon were for?

Washing fingers

Making tea flavored desserts

Drinking hot tea (correct)

Serving food

Which reaction did Simon's friends have when they saw him using the bowls?

They warned him not to drink it

They felt embarrassed for him

They offered him more tea

They laughed quietly among themselves (correct)

What lesson did Simon learn from his experience in Japan?

Each culture has its own traditions that should be respected (correct)

Eating with locals is not important

Cultural traditions should be ignored

Language barriers are more significant than cultural differences

What was a negative consequence of Simon's time in Japan?

He caught a cold Signup and view all the answers

How did Simon's mistake with the tea eventually make him feel?

Amused and eventually laughing Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a rich vocabulary?

To make listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills easier. Signup and view all the answers

When is the past simple tense typically used?

To talk about actions that are finished. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an appropriate adverb for describing an action happening during a certain time?

Really Signup and view all the answers

Which expression indicates a specific point in time in the past?

For a moment Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences is correct in past simple?

She visited Spain last month. Signup and view all the answers

What was the narrator's initial experience regarding eating with chopsticks?

They struggled but improved with practice. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the narrator feel embarrassed during dinner?

They blew their nose at the table. Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator mistakenly do with their chopsticks after using the toilet?

They stuck them in the bowl of rice. Signup and view all the answers

What cultural concept did the narrator encounter during their first week in Japan?

Culture shock. Signup and view all the answers

How did the narrator feel after using chopsticks successfully for the first time?

Like a native. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following behaviors is NOT acceptable in Japanese dining culture?

Blowing your nose at the table. Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator learn about chopsticks after the incident with the rice?

They should be left on the table. Signup and view all the answers

What was the narrator's health condition during the initial days in Japan?

They were suffering from a cold. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Culture Shock

The author experienced culture shock while working in Japan.
He made several mistakes related to Japanese etiquette.
The author was initially pleased with himself for using chopsticks properly.
Blowing his nose at the table was considered inappropriate.
Leaving chopsticks stuck in a rice bowl is associated with death in Japanese culture.
Drinking tea meant for finger washing was also an error.
The author realized that each culture has unique traditions and customs.

Vocabulary

Nouns: couple, cold, chopsticks, fork, tissue
Verbs: explain, blow, pass, decide, laugh
Adjectives: terrible, native, pleased, strangely, wrong, Japanese
Adverbs: really, quite, during, outside, in public
Expressions: go out, after practice, turn away

Time Expressions

In the evening
During the first week
For a moment
For a while
Before it got cold
After some practice
A couple of years ago
A bit later
The second week
The next time
When I returned
In the end
Finally

Past Simple

Used for actions that are finished in the past.
Formed by adding "-ed" to the base form of most verbs.
Example: "I visited Spain"

Past Continuous

Used for actions that were happening at a particular time in the past.
Formed with "was/were" + the "-ing" form of the verb.
Example: "I was eating when he arrived."

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Description

This quiz explores the author's experiences of culture shock while living in Japan, highlighting common etiquette mistakes and cultural traditions. Learn how simple actions like using chopsticks or blowing your nose can have significant cultural implications. Gain insights into understanding and respecting different cultures.