The following conversation took place at work in the office after classes. My co-workers were gawking over a picture of the band: Girls Generation Me: (looking over his shoulder) They’re cute. Who’s that? AKB48? Co-Worker: No, this is Girls Generation. Me: Never heard of them. CW: They’re very popular right now. Me: I can see [...]
The following conversation took place in a café in Yokohama…actually almost the SAME conversation has taken place about 7 times over the past week, but finally decided to post about it. This is between myself and a Japanese private student. Continued from Part 1 Me: Do you think it makes a difference whether their players [...]
The following conversation took place with a Japanese private student at a café in Yokohama. When she arrived I was in the process of writing and didn’t even notice her til she sat down. Student: What are you working on? Me: Huh! oh man, didn’t even see you…how are you? Student: I’m fine. You look so busy… Is [...]
The following conversation took place today in a taxi cab on the way to work. The door of the cab sprung open at my approach and as I slid in… Taxi Driver: Yokohama junior high school, right? Me: That’s right? TD: (satisfied smile in the mirror) Its hot again today, isn’t it? Me: Yes, very [...]
So, I’ve decided to restart my “Conversations” series. I’ve always found these to be one of the best ways to intimate what every day life is like here. For those of you who have read the book, you probably noticed that some of the previous conversations relevant to race matters were included. If you’re curious just click [...]
Conversation with a recently married female private student at a cafe in Yokohama. Me:…and I came across an article from a American magazine from the 1950′s about black soldiers marrying Japanese women. Student: Really? From the 1950′s? Me: 1953, to be exact. It was amazing! It had pictures of the couples and everything. Student: Wow! Sounds awesome! What [...]
This conversation took place today at a cafe in Yokohama. Me: Hey, how are you? Student: I don’t feel so well. Me: Physically or emotionally? Student: Emotionally. Me: Sorry to hear that…want to talk about it? I’ll understand if you don’t, though. Student:Ok…it’s my new job. The people are nice, polite, very professional, but… Me:… Student: [...]
This conversation took place with a friend at a cafe in Yokohama Friend: So, what’s the deal? Me: What? Friend: You haven’t been writing much lately. Too busy? Me: Not especially… Friend: You still high from your trip, aren’t you?! Me: What do you mean? Friend: Before you left you were all stressed out and ranting [...]
This conversation took place a few minutes ago here in the office at my job between Akiyama and I. Akiyama: (looking at my shoe-less feet) Where are your shoes? Me: I forgot them at the other school )-: Akiyama: You’re gonna walk around like that all day? It’s strange. Me: …and dangerous! But, the house [...]
This conversation took place a few minutes ago between Akiyama, Mrs. Betty and I in the teacher’s office. I had returned from a smoke break and overheard the conversation the two of them were having…. Akiyama: …cuz it’s difficult working with ALTs sometimes. Mrs. Betty: It sure is. The both look up as I take [...]
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