Dig In! Discussion
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"gaijin smash" ! I love it!!
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On longer bus rides and train rides (over 40 minutes), I have seen people eating food, maybe twice in six months.
I sometimes use my magical "gaijin smash" ability and eat food while walking because I am in a rush, but I'm usually only eating conbini foods.
Most of my students eat with at least one family member every morning and find it crazy that many American students skip breakfast altogether or eat on the go.
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fangirl_otaku7-san
I love your question! You're right! You've seen some high school student being late for school with a toast in his mouth in some manga or anime, right? Sorry! My answer is boring. I have lived in Japan for more than 20 years, and I visit there every summer, but I've never seen the scene!
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Alethian-san,
I think it depends on the situation you say "soudesune." In many cases, "soudesune" is used as "let me see..." (when you want some more time to answer somebody's question.) It sounds different from this lesson's audio recording. Good listening!
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They say that it's rude to eat on the subway or while walking... So when someone is late why is it OK to shove buttered toast in your mouth and run to school? No one really cares then...
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It's important to remember that Japanese are picky about manners regarding the table. Unlike in America, it is highly frowned upon to waste any food. When at a restaurant, it's best to be sure you'll eat everything on your plate before you get it. Table manners, expressing thanks, and appreciation for a meal are extremely important, because to the Japanese, you are lucky to have every meal you get. Food in Japan is in general a lot more healthy, and therefore considered more precious.
