1. Reflecting about today's class:
Today we discussed the Japanese concept of "wrapping".
Do you agree with the web site's description?
Yes, I agree with that. I think it is because Japanese people care about the looks from other people so much and do not open to strangers. so we cover most of the things to avoid telling about what kinds of people we are.
What do you do that can be called "wrapping"? Give examples and reasons for your actions.
1. Engawa (Veranda-like porch) and Entrance in my house.
As Mrs. Meiki Said in last class, my family and I welcomed my school teachers only at an entrance or Engawa. some families welcome their teacher to their house and give them a cup of tea. However, some guest hesitate to come into their house or take a cup of tea.
Moreover, the construction of Japanese house is different with other house in other countries a little. Engawa is a good example and also we can see a big bump at entrance to take their shoes off in Japan.
one time, I read this book and it says"it(Engawa) is here that casual visitors can be offered hospitality without violating the privacy of the home---neighbors like myself, perhaps, a policeman on his rounds, or the weary postman. Japanese etiquette requires the extension of courtesies---at least a cup of tea---to any caller. But if invited into the house, a visitor must be received with great formality. The engawa provides the perfect middle ground between these extremes".(28-29)
Japanese people do not usually invite strangers or people who we do not know very well into the house and do not want to look at inside of our space. I think it is also"Wrapping". Moreover, as this article says, there are strict manner in Japan. ex (the way to take off their shoes, to drink a cup of tea, to greet another family members) so it is also for visitor not to invite into the house in Japan.
-Cited words-
Walter Nicholes. 30 Things japanese : Engawa, Yumi express, 1978
2 件のコメント:
Hi, the story about "Engawa" is very interesting!
I think Japanese people want to be good person for everyone, so maybe they don't want to their fault. Therefore they abstain from showing real themselves for other people.
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