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Things Japanese People Would Never Say...?
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matador



Joined: 07 Mar 2003
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 4:27 am    Post subject: Things Japanese People Would Never Say...? Reply with quote

Can we get a list up to 20? Here are my two:

1. I just cannot be bothered to say 'itadakimasu' today.
2. Damn its hot in this train! I'm gonna open that window!
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kdynamic



Joined: 05 Nov 2005
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 5:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

3. Who cares if that's what the rules say and it's how we've always done it? Let's figure out a more logical and effective course of action.
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canuck



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PostPosted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 5:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

4. I'm tired of saying, "Irasshaimase!" today.
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kdynamic



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PostPosted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 6:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

canuck wrote:
4. I'm tired of saying, "Irasshaimase!" today.

Ha! You have apparently never worked a food service job in Japan, because trust me people do say that! Laughing
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shuize



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PostPosted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 6:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

5. "You know, we could probably solve that whole falling birthrate thing if we just brought in some more Koreans. After all, we're basically the same."
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Grasshopper



Joined: 01 Nov 2005
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 7:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

6. "5:00! Time to go home!"
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Quibby84



Joined: 10 Aug 2006
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 7:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

7. "I guess you could say that I was number 1, top of my class, the best of the best!"
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callmesim



Joined: 27 Oct 2005
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 7:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

8. "I'm way too old for a Doremon toy on my phone."
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matador



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PostPosted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 8:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

9. No way would I read porn on the train!!
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shuize



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PostPosted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 9:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

10. "Hey, wait a minute. Maybe foreigners aren't really responsible for all the crime in Japan."
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Jon Taylor



Joined: 09 Mar 2005
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 10:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

11. "Let's discuss the 2nd World War
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callmesim



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PostPosted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 11:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

[in class discussions]

12. "I understand what you're saying but personally, I don't agree. "
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bluefrog



Joined: 28 Feb 2005
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 12:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

13. "You look like you need a hug!"
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jc1977



Joined: 21 Apr 2006
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 1:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

14. "Hmm. Maybe I should keep a closer eye on my kid."
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Shonai Ben



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PostPosted: Sun Mar 18, 2007 1:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

15: Natto stinks and tastes like sh-it........
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