It’s interesting when you think about how Japan is a nation
According to lifestyle website grapee.jp, slurping when eating noodles
It wasn’t until a new expression—“noodle harassment”, or “hu-hara” in Japanese - came out last year on social media
As a response, Japanese instant noodle maker Nissin introduced a so-called noise-canceling fork earlier this year. The fork, which looks like an electric toothbrush, is connected wirelessly to a smartphone. When the person using the fork starts to slurp, the fork sends a signal to the person’s phone,
“The fork is a solution
But is it really necessary?
Dining traditions do vary. What is considered to be proper table manners in one country is likely to be seen as rude in another. In India, for example, people eat with their hands
“So, if you are eating noodles, whether that’s ramen, udon, or soba, please slurp,” wrote the reporter Brian Ashcraft on blog Kotaku. “If anyone gets annoyed while you are doing that, pay them no mind because they’re missing the point entirely.”
Message on the International Day of Charity
Do you know when the International Day of Charity is? Every year, it
For this year’s observance,the world has a new focus for volunteering and givimg: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This new universal framework, with 17 Sustainable Development Goals at its core, is
Global philanthropy(慈善)keeps generating innovative approaches and
Charity is one of the best investments we can make in our common future. On this day of International Charity, I call on people everywhere to be part of our 15-year partnership for humanity, and to help make the Sustainable Development Goals a reality for all.
Charity plays a significant role in the work of the United Nations and its agencies. Charity may come in many forms,
Let us recognize charity for
Culture Shock in Paris
Before arriving in Paris, Wu Shuyun, a 56-year-old Chinese housewife, imagined the French capital to be like a film set for a romantic love story,
Not anymore once she was actually in the city. Instead, Ms. Wu said she was shocked by the cigarette butts and dog poop, and the indifference of the locals. Though friends
“For the Chinese, France has always been romantic, mysterious and desirable,” Ms. Wu said after a two-week tour. “
Psychologists warned that Chinese tourists
The expression was coined 30 years ago by a Paris-based Japanese doctor, Hiroaki Ota, after several Japanese visitors to Paris fell ill when their culture of politeness and reserve
Thomas Deschamps, the head of research at the Paris Tourism Office, said culture shock was particularly common among travelers from Asia,
“They watch movies like Amelie. They think all Parisians carry Louis Vuitton purses and smell like Dior,” Thomas said. “They don’t know about the working-class suburbs, the overworked waiters, and other
Wedding in the United States
Weddings in the United States vary as much as the people do. There are church weddings with a great deal of fanfare； there are weddings on mountain tops with guests
Before a couple is married, they become engaged. And then invitations are sent to those who live nearby, their close friends and their relatives who live far away. When everything is ready, then comes
The wedding itself usually lasts between 20 and 40 minutes. The wedding party is walking through the aisle of the church as the Wedding March
The car in
Imagine shopping in another country and spotting a beautiful scarf．The salesperson tells you the price,
The answer depends largely
On the other hand, in North America, Europe and Australia, bargaining is rare and often not allowed．The price
Large stores and malls usually don't allow bargaining．On the other hand, outdoor stalls and flea markets, even in Western countries, usually allow bargaining．When in doubt, consult a guidebook---or
Even in countries
