A tiny story of the "culturally inept."

Mizuiro · Aug 2, 2005, 06:28

In July (2005), I returned form a 2 week long trip to Japan with a group of American high schoolers! Anyway, there was a small, humorous event that might be worth mentioning.

Upon arriving at nice, well appointed Ryokan (Traditional Japanese hotel with tatami rooms, futons, the works..), two or three of the girls, ignorant to any sort of Japanese history or tradition, upon entering their room and seeing the sleeping accomodations remarked, "We didn't pay all of this money to camp out on the floor!"

**lexico** · Aug 2, 2005, 06:34

Originally Posted by Mizuiro

upon entering their room and seeing the sleeping accomodations remarked, "We didn't pay all of this money to camp out on the floor!"

Funny story ! I hope, since they spent all their hard-earned money for the exotic experience, would now appreciate; sometimes people do learn while remebering little things from the trip.

KyleMunro · Aug 2, 2005, 06:55

thats not fair you get to go on holiday to japan with the school!!!

Mizuiro · Aug 2, 2005, 06:58

Aww, KyleMunro! This is the program I was with: http://www.studentambassadors.org/ if you are interested! I was invited by the program itself, so it may be possible to sign up or see if your school is connected. Anyway, it's a very classy program. My trip was very safe and included both a homestay and the tour went through many large cities in Japan!

Of course, programs like these or at least homestays are suprisingly easy to find with just a google search! Best of luck.

Mike Cash · Aug 2, 2005, 19:56

Some things are wasted on some people, no doubt about it.

ziad · Aug 3, 2005, 04:43

Nice story comrade.

Mizuiro · Aug 3, 2005, 06:18

Originally Posted by ziad

Nice story comrade.

And to you, comrade.

Aug 2, 2005, 06:28	#1
Mizuiro Samurai Retainer Join Date: Jul 30, 2005 Location: The United States of America Age: 20 Posts: 26	A tiny story of the "culturally inept." In July (2005), I returned form a 2 week long trip to Japan with a group of American high schoolers! Anyway, there was a small, humorous event that might be worth mentioning. Upon arriving at nice, well appointed Ryokan (Traditional Japanese hotel with tatami rooms, futons, the works..), two or three of the girls, ignorant to any sort of Japanese history or tradition, upon entering their room and seeing the sleeping accomodations remarked, "We didn't pay all of this money to camp out on the floor!" __________________

Aug 2, 2005, 06:34	#2
lexico Chukchi Salmon Join Date: Dec 22, 2004 Location: Sunny South Korea Posts: 2,223	Originally Posted by Mizuiro upon entering their room and seeing the sleeping accomodations remarked, "We didn't pay all of this money to camp out on the floor!" Funny story ! I hope, since they spent all their hard-earned money for the exotic experience, would now appreciate; sometimes people do learn while remebering little things from the trip.

Aug 2, 2005, 19:56	#5
Mike Cash Delusions of Adequacy Join Date: Mar 15, 2002 Location: Japan Posts: 5,417	Some things are wasted on some people, no doubt about it. __________________ Kiva: Loans That Change Lives

Aug 3, 2005, 04:43	#6
ziad Yay! Join Date: Aug 2, 2005 Location: Sweden Age: 21 Posts: 4	Nice story comrade. __________________ (You are a mighty warrior who overwhelms his enemies with his secret reserves of courage.)

Aug 3, 2005, 06:18	#7
Mizuiro Samurai Retainer Join Date: Jul 30, 2005 Location: The United States of America Age: 20 Posts: 26	Originally Posted by ziad Nice story comrade. And to you, comrade.

Aug 2, 2005, 06:55	#3
KyleMunro Junior Member Join Date: Jul 24, 2005 Location: Scotland Age: 21 Posts: 3	thats not fair you get to go on holiday to japan with the school!!!

Aug 2, 2005, 06:58	#4
Mizuiro Samurai Retainer Join Date: Jul 30, 2005 Location: The United States of America Age: 20 Posts: 26	Aww, KyleMunro! This is the program I was with: http://www.studentambassadors.org/ if you are interested! I was invited by the program itself, so it may be possible to sign up or see if your school is connected. Anyway, it's a very classy program. My trip was very safe and included both a homestay and the tour went through many large cities in Japan! Of course, programs like these or at least homestays are suprisingly easy to find with just a google search! Best of luck.

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