I'm sleeping over by Japanese people tonight

Dutchfinger

So i'm studying to become a teacher at primary schools. Today we have an exchange project with a Japanese school in Amsterdam. All the children and teachers will sleep over in a different Japanese family. My friend (who is also studying to become a teacher) is sleeping with the family Fukushima (no joke ) )

This is my expectation for tonight:

Higgins

Make sure that you take off your shoes before you enter the appartment.

And there is a seperate pair of slippers for the toilet only. Don't get caught walking thru the room with them still on because you forgot to change them to regular house slippers after the toilet.

And let us know if it had a heated toilet seat

And try to eat everything that they offer you - no matter what.

Thunderpussy

I hope you like the plumbing, and find somewhere to
retire to.
I always wondered if ( like some other facts, like the sumo wrestlers stuff, that
Fleming didn't check out) is it true there are no swear words in Japanese ? As
stated in YOLT ?

Number24

I'm sure Your expectations are completely realistic and founded in reality, Dutchfinger :007)

(I almost wrote Ditchfinger, making me think of the legend of the boy who stopped a flood by putting his finger in the hole of dike ... )

Holden

Tell them you're a big fan of 'The Ventures'.

Dutchfinger

Higgins wrote:

Make sure that you take off your shoes before you enter the appartment.

And there is a seperate pair of slippers for the toilet only. Don't get caught walking thru the room with them still on because you forgot to change them to regular house slippers after the toilet.

And let us know if it had a heated toilet seat

And try to eat everything that they offer you - no matter what.

Thanks for these tips Higgens', they were pretty spot on. I don't think the toilet seat was heated, but the whole house was very warm. (The kept the heating on very high during the night, which is defenitely a huge difference.)


I"ve got to say, these two days have really been impressive. Both in seeing differences in Japanese educational system and the Dutch one, but also the major cultural differences. There's just so much I need to take in (I just came back) and process.

I honestly have to say we "westerns" can learn a lot from the Japanese, defenitely among the most hospitable, kindhearted, disciplined well mannered people in the world! -{

Higgins

The name is Higgins, or if you wish Higgins-San

Dutchfinger

Higgins wrote:

The name is Higgins, or if you wish Higgins-San

I just read back my comment here, saw the error. Turns out you already responded to it of course!

But yes, thanks for the usefull tip Higgins San! Even right about the seperate pair of slippers in the bathroom! -{

Higgins

Thank you, Dutchfinger - San

I've been to Japan quite often in my youth and learnt it the hard way

I will never forget the snail- mussels that I had to eat. After getting one of those bitter bastards down, I had the honor that the host offered me another one )

Higgins

Higgins wrote:

Thank you, Dutchfinger - San

I've been to Japan quite often in my youth and learnt it the hard way

I will never forget the snail- mussels that I had to eat. After getting one of those bitter bastards down, I had the honor that the host offered me another one )

Sazae:

The Red Kind

Higgins wrote:

Thank you, Dutchfinger - San

I've been to Japan quite often in my youth and learnt it the hard way

I will never forget the snail- mussels that I had to eat. After getting one of those bitter bastards down, I had the honor that the host offered me another one )

I've only had snails once and rather enjoyed them. Love mussels too. Are sail-mussels a popular delicacy then Higgins? Will definitely give them a go next year!

Higgins

As far as I know, they are a delicacy in Japan and quite expensive.
Problem is that they taste bitter and are relatively chewy.
No problems with normal seafood or mussels here, but those where definitely a challenge B-)

Thunderpussy

Bit of a " Bush Tucker Trial"

Dutchfinger

I had a relatevely normal Japanese breakfast today. Rice, Japanese soup with seaweed. And lots of green (carrots, brocolli etc.)