I speak some japanese, and they always get surprised when i speak japanese and they think i'm wasting my talent... but what does it matter if there are no jobs in the city i live where they need japanese speakers. and plus there's second generation japanese who know japanese 100 times better than me.
2006-10-07 04:31:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
I would imagine they are trying to compliment you on your skills at being able to speak some of their language and are trying to encourage you to learn more and use it more.
Far from being worried about it, you should be flattered. If they wanted to be nasty I am sure they could say that they would rather you spoke to them in English!
2006-10-07 04:54:21 · answer #1 · answered by langsteacher 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because it's still rare to see a foreigner who can speak Japanese. It is a difficult language to master, so you do have a rare talent. Second generation Japanese are kind of expected to speak the language so it's not considered a 'real' accomplishment. If you plan to stay in the city where you live now, then there's nothing you can do, but if you want to make use of your skills, relocating might be worth considering.
2006-10-07 07:20:09 · answer #2 · answered by una g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-26 22:57:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a a Japanese business man is telling you that. It is the ultimate compliment. It also means that they think you have potential to be successful in Japanese business. I would explore your options outside the area you live like they are telling you. If you are working in a restaurant then they are just being polite. Either way I would hook up w/ a company that will let you teach english in Japan. Besides in Japan it's status symbol for Japanese women to have an American boyfriend.
2006-10-07 05:01:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
For someone that thinks "what does it matter", you sure do seem to take their comments to heart.
Just get over it. People *are* going to have their own opinions, after all, but it's not like you can't move from a city to one where Japanese-speakers are needed.
2006-10-07 04:51:00 · answer #5 · answered by Belie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋