日本人の特徴について話してみよう

Let's talk about Japanese people
あなたは日本人の特徴について話しています。
礼儀正しい、集団行動が好き、自己主張が苦手等、日本人の特徴は様々。相手の国の特徴と比べてみても興味深いかもしれません。
Mayさんのレッスン
How would you describe Japanese people?

Japanese people are exclusive, always saying bad things about others, and have a lot of interest in other people too much. I am often forced to answer rude and bizarre questions from them I don't know well about. I have some foreign friends. Some Japanese ask me. "Where did you meet each other?" "What are their titles or ranks?" " Do they eat natto or sushi?" "Aren't they smelly?" "Aren't they hairy?" Some of them ask me what it is like under underwear! I don't want to give answers seriously, so I give lukewarm answers.

自然な表現

Japanese people are exclusive, always saying bad things about others, and have a lot of interest in other people too much. I am often forced to answer rude and bizarre questions from them that I don't know well about. I have some foreign friends. Some Japanese ask me. "Where did you meet each other?" "What are their titles or ranks?" " Do they eat natto or sushi?" "Aren't they smelly?" "Aren't they hairy?" Some of them ask me what it is like under their underwear! I don't want to give answers seriously, so I give lukewarm answers.

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It sounds like you've had some challenging experiences with intrusive questions. How do you usually navigate or handle such situations without feeling uncomfortable or pressured to provide personal information about your friends?

The best way is to focus on my own goals and benefits to address such situations. That is, ignore them, answering randomly so as not to make waves.

自然な表現

The best way is to focus on my own goals and benefits when addressing such situations. That is, ignore them, answering randomly so as not to make waves.

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That seems to be a healthy way to handle the situation. It could also help you avoid stress. You mentioned quite negative traits about Japanese people. Could you share some admirable traits about them?

Japanese people tend to be precise and punctual, which helps develop the manufacturing industry. Yet, we Japanese must remember that mostly geopolitical reasons and mere luck brought us. Also, the tendency to stay calm in difficult situations is a fine virtue.

自然な表現

Japanese people tend to be precise and punctual, which helps develop the manufacturing industry. Yet, we Japanese people must remember that mostly geopolitical reasons and mere luck brought us here. Also, the tendency to stay calm in difficult situations is a fine virtue.

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関連単語

  • hardworking（勤勉な）
  • as gentle as a lamb（非常におとなしい）
  • subtle（繊細な）
  • friendly （フレンドリーな）
  • strong minded（勝気な）

関連フレーズ

  • The Japanese are hardworking people.（日本人は勤勉です。）
  • Japanese people tend to have a group mentality.（日本人は集団心理が強いです。）
  • We are not used to hugs and kisses when we greet others.（挨拶のハグやキスには慣れていません。）
  • Many Japanese people have a methodical personality.（多くの日本人は几帳面な性格です。）
  • Japanese people are subtle.（日本人は繊細です。）

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