Homework for [ Education ]

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/08/books/review/EParker-t.html?scp=1&sq=japan%20english%20education&st=cse

--- It is hardly to say that I agree or not, however, I think the author's thougt is too exclusive. First, in this age of globalization, all the cultures are mutually opened. Without doubt, English is the official language. However, it doesn't mean that we have to be on guard for English. English is useful for communication, to knew each other to be friendly, to work together and think together. We try to be more and more convenient, and search for more effective ways for human life, then, why not in language and communication? What is wrong with taking the most effective way to talk each other? Second, in this globalized world, we can also realize our own culture and own language. Sometimes, we need an opportunity or things to compare to realize the worth of our own's. Third, refer to Haruki Murakami's opinion, I also think time flies, world changes, people changes, in that stream, language also changes. Yes, exactly what he said, nobody can stop it, if it wants to change, let it change. I don't think I wrote proper reasons, but I just tried to write just the way I think.

Homework for [ Men and Women ]

http://search.japantimes.co.jp/member/member.html?ek20060110ks.htm

--- Actually I have no idea about this article. Anyway, I think, it's just about the change from past, different and new shape of the relationship between men and women. (Like sousyoku-kei otoko', for example). Maybe, times have changed, there are too much informations, some people set too much terms, and some people carries love too lightly, so it has been difficult to find 'the one'. Also, the more the world gets convenient the more people gets busy, and everybody seems to forggeting to love. No way, love is indispensable!

Homework for [ Table Manners ]

1. Have you ever eaten in a restaurant in a foreign country? Where? What did you eat? Did you make any mistakes? Please explain your experience.
--- I have eaten in a Chineses restaurant and Thai restaurant. When I ask them for a cup of water, I just could have a hot tea in China, and I had to pay for it in Thai. And I couldn't have chopsticks in Thai.

2. Did you learn anything?
--- I didn't make that much mistakes, and tried to look carefuly what the people around do during meals. Different foods and different table manners are also a part of the culture of the country, it is so interesting!