My daughter goes to school by school bus. So I walk to/from the bus stop every morning and evening with her. To me, it is very interesting to observe the difference between Americans and Japanese people.
One of my findings that I noticed is that Americans wear less than Japanese.
I am always surprised to see parents and children wear a tank top and a beach sandal in a very cold day. I cannot help looking at them twice every time I see some students wearing a beach sandal at the school class room. I have seen some people wearing a beach sandal even at the steep mountain hiking area.
My daughter’s school has the school ceremony on every quarter. I like to attend the ceremony because I can observe the difference. The ceremony is to award students for their perfect attendance or some for their good grades (all As). In America, upon receiving the award certificate, the student will show his/her happiness by expressing through their body language as well as joyful roar. Other students also participate to celebrate the student by doing the same. Their roar and whistle echo through the entire gym as if the sound would shake the building.
I am enjoying observing them to wear whatever they feel comfortable and to express their feeling freely. These are one of the examples that I admire and respect Americans.
I will continue enjoy observing the difference between America and Japan for the rest of my life. My desire is to keep having respect and admire on both culture and traditions; both has pros and cons.
♬ Any feedback? (^^♪
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