Last mounth, I visited England to study English and travel around the UK. I saw and experienced many precious things. Then I found many surprising differences between Japan and England, so I chose this theme of blog.
Today I'll talk about greeding. In England, I saw that most people said "thank you" even when they got on and dropped of the bus. In Japan, I rarely see this custom. I really like friendly "Thank you" by British people. It made me happy. Japanese people say "thank you" when classes finish, received gifts.
"Thank you" of two countries are used in different situations. This was interesting find for me! That's all♪ Thank you!
Hey,Risa!
ReplyDeleteYou seems to have enjoyed your summer vacation in England. How I envy you! I interested in your blog's contents so I'm looking forward to reading yours.
I want to know how is English life through your blog.
Hi Risa,
ReplyDeleteI also see some interesting differences between Japan and my own country that involve thanking. One is that car horns are often used in Japan to say 'thank you', for example when one care lets another pass, they will often beep their horn to thank the person. In Japan, drivers will also use their emergency flashers to thank other drivers. In Canada, horns are used to warn other drivers as are emergency flasher. I like the Japanese idea better.
Hi(^^)Risa!
ReplyDeleteI really think so,too. People in Japan, most people don't say "Thank you." to a driver. So I've tried saying "Thank you." when I take off a bus.
It's interesting that deffernces of greeting between England and Japan. That defferences cause the way of thinking? I want to know the reason!
Hi!:-)
ReplyDeleteYour blog is very interesting! I have never been abroad. I want to know culture of England. I'm looking forward to your blog.(^^)