Japanese Youth and Manners By tok_matthew June 3rd, 2005 @ 12:13 PM Life in Tokyo Everyone knows that the Japanese are the politest people on the face of the earth. I was completely amazed when walking into even a McDonald’s in Japan and having the employees bow to me. In the trains I quickly learned to not…… Continue reading Japanese Youth and Manners
Saigon Stories – The expatriate life in Saigon
Living in Saigon as an ex-pat has almost always been a pleasant experience for me. Yet, when I go back to the USA and tell people I live in Nam, they look at me like I have three heads. On the other hand, nobody has ever asked me why I live in Saigon while in…… Continue reading Saigon Stories – The expatriate life in Saigon
Words
I learned this word in the United States of America. When I asked what Communism was, every single definition I received was that communism was basically a bad idea and something to be feared. If I asked the reason for the Vietnam war, it was simply “To stop communism” as though communism was some 10000…… Continue reading Words
The Meanings of Words – What is Colonialism, Communism
The two words I’m thinking of at the moment are Colony and Communism. As many of you know I have lived abroad for four years and what really keeps me motivated is the amount of learning I acquire.
Tokyo – 日本人と外人の関係について
日本人と外人の関係について By tok_matthew May 29th, 2005 @ 5:35 PM Life in Tokyo 私は三年間東京住んでいました。その時に日本の文化、言葉と生き方についてたくさんならって、日本の生活たいしてすごく住み心地の良いになりました。でも外人に対して日本で住むことをあまり住みやすくないんです。 日本で住むことを始まる時に外人が日本の文化と言葉、についてなにも分からない。そして日本人とあまり連絡をできません。色々日本人は英語をしゃべれる、だけどまだ日本の文化についてよく分からないで誤解がたくさんがあります。 例えば： １．日本人にはじめてと日本人よくLets go to the Izakaya sometimeを言っています。外人はこの文を聞くと本との招待だと思っています。そして、外人の答えは、
Saigon Stories – Last Night
Last night the we held the Middle Eastern carpet auction at the club. Some of the best carpets from the Middle East where there and I actually learned something about them. I also saw some members dropping major cash like never before. The highest carpet went for $10,000!!!! I would have gone home but I…… Continue reading Saigon Stories – Last Night
Reply to Comment on Tokyo Metblogs
— This post (albeit very long) is in reply to a comment left on my post (Life in Tokyo vs. Life in Saigon) on Tokyo Metblogs. Reply to Carl’s Jr. Your reply sounds suspiciously like something my dad would say. I’m half tempted to try and trace the post and see if it doesn’t originate…… Continue reading Reply to Comment on Tokyo Metblogs
Saigon Stories – Today
Today was a pretty productive day. It also happens to be my birthday which means I’m getting old. I’m now 28 and have spent almost 4 years abroad. Where does the time go? Today we had a meeting with the Singapore health group who are really driving into the Vietnamese market. They are trying to…… Continue reading Saigon Stories – Today