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Questions and Answers
What did Simon initially think the bowls of tea with lemon were for?
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?
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?
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?
What was a negative consequence of Simon's time in Japan?
How did Simon's mistake with the tea eventually make him feel?
How did Simon's mistake with the tea eventually make him feel?
What is the primary function of a rich vocabulary?
What is the primary function of a rich vocabulary?
When is the past simple tense typically used?
When is the past simple tense typically used?
Which of the following is an appropriate adverb for describing an action happening during a certain time?
Which of the following is an appropriate adverb for describing an action happening during a certain time?
Which expression indicates a specific point in time in the past?
Which expression indicates a specific point in time in the past?
Which of the following sentences is correct in past simple?
Which of the following sentences is correct in past simple?
What was the narrator's initial experience regarding eating with chopsticks?
What was the narrator's initial experience regarding eating with chopsticks?
Why did the narrator feel embarrassed during dinner?
Why did the narrator feel embarrassed during dinner?
What did the narrator mistakenly do with their chopsticks after using the toilet?
What did the narrator mistakenly do with their chopsticks after using the toilet?
What cultural concept did the narrator encounter during their first week in Japan?
What cultural concept did the narrator encounter during their first week in Japan?
How did the narrator feel after using chopsticks successfully for the first time?
How did the narrator feel after using chopsticks successfully for the first time?
Which of the following behaviors is NOT acceptable in Japanese dining culture?
Which of the following behaviors is NOT acceptable in Japanese dining culture?
What did the narrator learn about chopsticks after the incident with the rice?
What did the narrator learn about chopsticks after the incident with the rice?
What was the narrator's health condition during the initial days in Japan?
What was the narrator's health condition during the initial days in Japan?
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.
