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Big people in little Japan
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Gordon



Joined: 28 Jan 2003
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Location: Japan

PostPosted: Thu Apr 29, 2004 11:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Lynn wrote:
Gordon wrote:
Canuck2112 wrote:
Kids will also inevitably try and stick their hands into your @ss.


When I was in Korea, the things kids always did to each other and to teachers Evil or Very Mad was to put their hands together (like you're praying) and then poke each other in the bum crack. Shocked It happened to me a couple of times until I grabbed one kids fingers and almost snapped them. Never happened again at the school. Laughing
The joys of teaching children.


This is a Japanese game as well. It's called "kancho" or something. I think it means "goose". They even sing a little song when the do that prayer thing.


One more reason not to teach kids. I don't think my uni kids will try it. Laughing






Lupin, don't worry about the tea ceremony, it is quite a rare occasion. Saying that, it'll probably happen the first month you are here.
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Tonester



Joined: 24 Mar 2004
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Location: Ojiya, Niigata Pref

PostPosted: Thu Apr 29, 2004 11:48 pm    Post subject: Kancho Reply with quote

One tip:

Remember that it's not only elementary school where it happens to unsuspecting teachers; 1st Graders in Junior High School love to do it too!
At my JHS the practice is rife amongst the 1st Graders!

Surprisingly it's not the boys at my school that does it, it's a group of girls!
They do it to pretty much every teacher in my "Nenbu", me included.
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Shaman



Joined: 06 Apr 2003
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 30, 2004 12:17 am    Post subject: Re: Big people in little Japan Reply with quote

lupin71 wrote:
I'm curious to know what it is like for bigger people living in a country where anemities, clothing, customs, etc... are suited for a physically smaller population. I'm 6foot 3inches tall and weigh 240 lbs. What are the advantages and disadvantages to this? Any insight is much appreciated.

Cheers,

L71


One school I taught at must have had an architect with a warped sense of humour. One doorway was tall enough to let me pass through, but the next one... say hello to a creased forehead and a concussion before class. Razz

Shaman
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markle



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PostPosted: Fri Apr 30, 2004 9:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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The hands in the bum crack thing is puzzling though. What on earth would make someone think that's funny?

Not everyone is as anal retentive as Westerners Embarassed
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Gordon



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PostPosted: Sat May 01, 2004 12:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

markle wrote:
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The hands in the bum crack thing is puzzling though. What on earth would make someone think that's funny?

Not everyone is as anal retentive as Westerners Embarassed


Is it something you enjoy Markle? Shocked
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