Series – A Bratt Abroad

Things You Shouldn’t Do in Japan: Say ‘You’

A post-it note on a table saying 'How dare you!'

I don’t know if people are aware of this but sometimes things are different in different cultures. WHAT? I don’t – Yep. For example in Japan, using the word ‘you’ in conversation can be rude. Seriously?! What do you MEAN? In the event that you need to direct a question at someone UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCESContinue reading “Things You Shouldn’t Do in Japan: Say ‘You’”

Myths Debunked

Group of young Japanese children at the side of a street

Myth 1: All Japanese Children Are Perfect Polite Little Angels. Some kids at the middle school love to mimic things I say in silly voices. If I try to speak Japanese they’ll impersonate my accent and if I speak English… they’ll impersonate my accent. I’m being bullied by 13 year-olds. They’ve also complained that IContinue reading “Myths Debunked”