Glenski
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
Posts: 12844
Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN
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 Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 8:48 am Post subject: |
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| Yes, I definitely did gain an interest in Japan (mostly in the language, but also in the culture, festivals, etc.) during my stay. But, that probably would have also happened had I gone to a different country. |
Agreed.
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| I did come into the experience with a positive attitude and an expectation that I would have to adapt -- inherent interest in Japan wasn't necessary for that. |
True, but the fact that you already had acknowledged that you would have to adapt is a biggie IMO. So many don't.
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| Like you said, a lot of people come to Japan with a specific reason for coming, or a certain expectation of what Japan is like. I've seen many of these people disappointed when they found that "real" Japan is different from "expected" Japan |
Oh, so true!
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-- in that regard, I think coming in with no expectation and no specific reason (other than teaching) helped me a lot in adjusting to living in Japan.
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No expectation, yes, I agree largely.
No reason is what I have a hard time understanding. |
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