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Behind the Aegis

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23. Thank you! I hate getting things wrong.

Reply to Art_from_Ark (Reply #22)

Fri Feb 1, 2013, 02:36 AM

Feb 2013

At least they (the Japanese exchange students who didnt speak English), didn't laugh at me. They did, however, only address me in Japanese even after learning some English.

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A Proper Apology? (Would Amercans buy this kind of apology from an American?) [View all] AsahinaKimi Jan 2013 OP

Would they commit seppuku if caught lip syncing? CBGLuthier Jan 2013 #1

Your're missing the whole point... AsahinaKimi Jan 2013 #3

and for that I apologize CBGLuthier Jan 2013 #8

In terms of apologies...I was thinking of the AsahinaKimi Jan 2013 #9

I agree that Culliver was wrong to say what he said davidpdx Feb 2013 #35

Sounds like he did better than most.... Wounded Bear Feb 2013 #36

I don't understand this. Did the guy have to apologize? leftstreet Jan 2013 #2

You're kidding, correct? RC Jan 2013 #5

First thought: Japanese are more self-aware, or maybe self-conscious due to society. freshwest Jan 2013 #4

I agree AsahinaKimi Jan 2013 #6

Putting Cultural Differences Aside......... left on green only Jan 2013 #7

An American would be lauded for getting some, not humiliated Dreamer Tatum Jan 2013 #10

Her level of remorse is breaking my heart, and I don't even understand what she's saying. Lone_Star_Dem Jan 2013 #11

When you see this.. AsahinaKimi Jan 2013 #13

Some things I see that go on here in the states are bothersome to me as well. Lone_Star_Dem Jan 2013 #16

yeah check out my post #9 AsahinaKimi Feb 2013 #17

I see we were on the same page on that. Lone_Star_Dem Feb 2013 #19

I am disgusted, nauseated and angry about this. Bonobo Jan 2013 #12

You may be right Bonobo san AsahinaKimi Jan 2013 #14

I agree Art_from_Ark Jan 2013 #15

honto desu! AsahinaKimi Feb 2013 #18

I actually know what that word means ("baka"); I think. Behind the Aegis Feb 2013 #20

Right about baka and slightly wrong about phrase. Bonobo Feb 2013 #21

I appreciate it. I am embarrassed I got it wrong. Behind the Aegis Feb 2013 #24

"Baka" can, indeed, mean "fool" or "idiot" Art_from_Ark Feb 2013 #22

Thank you! I hate getting things wrong. Behind the Aegis Feb 2013 #23

When I was first learning Japanese, the Japanese exchange students Art_from_Ark Feb 2013 #26

wow.. AsahinaKimi Feb 2013 #27

"-jijii" is a kind of derogatory suffix Art_from_Ark Feb 2013 #28

Thank you Art san.. AsahinaKimi Feb 2013 #29

Come to think of it, "kuso-jijii" is also pretty insulting Art_from_Ark Feb 2013 #30

Again thank you, and... AsahinaKimi Feb 2013 #31

Ganbatte ne! Art_from_Ark Feb 2013 #32

Oyasumi Nasai! AsahinaKimi Feb 2013 #33

Totemo yoi yume wo mita Art_from_Ark Feb 2013 #34

UPDATE: Alan Shirahama's Agency Releases Statement Regarding Scandal With Minami Minegishi AsahinaKimi Feb 2013 #25

You know, this video is *still* on the front page of YouTube Japan Art_from_Ark Feb 2013 #37