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🌸 Today’s Japanese Tip 🌸 Japanese people don’t often say “You’re welcome.” When someone says ありがとう, we usually don’t reply with どういたしまして. Instead, we say things like: • 「いえいえ」 (No problem) • 「とんでもない」 (Not at all) • 「おやくにたててうれしいです」 (I’m happy I could help) These sound more natural and humble in Japanese culture. Please try to use them instead of どういたしまして❣️

Hi! I was writing an email to an HR team for my internship, and a question came to my mind, is it correct to use contractions in formal emails? When I checked online, I found it’s somewhat debated. Some older websites advise to never use contractions in formal emails, while more recent websites recommend using certain formal contractions. So I feel a bit stuck between these opinions. Could you please help me with your advice? Thank you ;)

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I like my students to feel supported in their learning process. In my classes, I pay attention to body language, facial expressions, and those small cues that show when someone needs more explanation. Our conversations are natural and dynamic, so speaking Spanish feels easier and more authentic.

Different people have different ways for celebrating birthday in my country, but there are still something in common, such as sharing a birthday cake. Maybe a few decades ago, the local customs deeply influence the ways people celebrated birthday. Traditions needed to be followed. As the different cultures globalized, people tend to celebrate their birthday in a unique way which is really different the traditional ways. In the past, many relatives would be invited to come over to celebrate one's birthday, but nowadays, a birthday can be celebrated by oneself. They can plan a trip on that special day or even having a bungee Jumping. They like to post their birthday pictures on social medias and receive many likes. For elderly, a birthday family reunion is the best. They prepare many dishes for the whole family insteading of eating outside. They really enjoy the process of cooking. Of course, not matter how people celebrate their birthday, they must be haapy on that day!

The three most important things in my life are: ★ Health — both mental and physical, because it gives me the strength and balance to live well. ★ Family — who provide love, support, and connection. ★ My purpose and growth — including my career, personal development, helping others, and experiencing life deeply by embracing the good, learning from the bad, and continuing to grow through it all.