Hello and what's new fellow italkies! I've haven't had much time to be on here due to my busy schedule and since I have a little time, I would like to ask all of you something that has been on my mind for a while. For those of you who had an opportunity to travel and live abroad, I would like to know how has biculturalism (new ways of thinking, speaking and interacting while retaining your old ways of thinking, speaking and interacting) played a part or role in your everyday life and in ways has this gave you an advantage or disadvantage? I feel that Biculturalism can be very helpful because it can intergrate new ways to be more creative by see things from mutiple viewpoints, gives you an opportunity to learn a new language if desired and being able to connect with people that live in the host country. Some individuals might have a tough time adjusting to another culture and adapting to it due to how they lived previously in their home country. Therefore, I believe those people basically see what's wrong with the new place and what is right with the old one, and who constainty tries to recruit newcomers to his or her point of view. In today's world, we have more chances to learn from each other and depending on the attitude and mindset, I feel that Biculturalism can be challenging and engaging at the same time. Well, please share your thoughts and opinions on this discussion and If I don't get a chance to write something else before the new year, then I want to wish you all a safe, prosperous and happy 2014!
What's up everyone and I'm back again to discuss a question in relation to American films that are seen in other countries around the world. When watching American films with subtitles, (depending on what country you originate from) do you have trouble understanding the translation of those films as far as the dialogue, the plot or if you are watching a comedy film, the sarcasm or funny remarks by one character in the film? I often have to rely on English subtitles when I watch international films from countries such as Japan, China and Korea. Sometimes I wonder if what is being said with those films are accurate because the translation in English could mean one thing but when translated back to original language, it's completely different and that confuses me. Well, please feel free to leave your thoughts/comments on this discussion and if you have any questions for me on this topic, I'll give you a responce as soon as I can.
Hello to fellow italkites and I'm curious to know this question from people that are currently living in their respective countries or abroad... My question to all of you is do you care more about the quality or the cost of a product that you spend money on? Also,what similarites and differences have you noticed about how when you go to spend money at either restaurants or stores in you own country or in other countries? I have mixed feelings on this discussion because if you decide to go to a restaurant just because you heard the the quailty of the soup that they serve was very good and at the same time, the cost of the soup was expensive. Due to this fact, do you wonder why the restaurant isn't charging a premium for the soup because I imagine that you could get a bowl of soup for the same cost elsewhere. Therefore, I think most people wouldn't pay a little more just for a bowl of soup, (depends on the person though) haha. Another example is when I compare prices between stores that I visit because one product could be less expensive at one store compare to another store I visit (i.e. Wal-Mart vs. Meijer). Alright, I'm sure you all know the drill by now, so please leave your thoughts and comments if you would be so kind to and look forward to hearing from all of you. Thanks and I hope all of you take care until the next time!
What do you think? Is graffiti (or 'rakugaki') art or vandalism? Where else in Japan (or elsewhere) have you seen artistic and intricate graffiti? By the way, this question is open to anyone, so please feel to leave your comments. Thanks!
どう思いますか。落書き（または'らくがき'） の芸術または荒らしですか？どこ(またはその他の場所) を日本で芸術的な複雑な落書きを見ているか？ところで、この質問は誰にも開いている、そう喜ぶ感じるあなたのコメントを残して。ありがとう！
