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Some thoughts about a recent trip to Japan.
I was surprised to see the large amount of boxing and kickboxing gyms in the Osaka and surrounding areas. Also from what I observed their skill level and training methods are disciplined and good though I don't think there will be many sparring partners if you are above welter. If I was a lightweight or below and aspiring a career in boxing I would probably go out there and launch into the professional ranks since it seems like the professional fighters there are taken care of well in terms of purses. I mean it seems like a whole other world where the lower weights are the epic center of the industry and there are fights going all the time. Though I'm not sure exactly about the match making opportunities if you don't know the Japanese language or aren't well connected.
On another note I found the Japanese to be xenophobic and felt like I was a burden at times and was even denied entry to some restaurants. At times I was completely ignored when asking for directions in the subway. Though the younger crowd and the people outside of the big cities were a bit more open to me, but it's hard to tell you if I would actually enjoy living there. The natural beauty of the place and its infrastructure is incredible though.
What are your thoughts on Japan from a boxing perspective and have any of you guys trained or fought there for extended period of time? Also is the 'rudeness' or total 'avoidance' I felt from some people normal?
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Re: Some thoughts about a recent trip to Japan.
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wanderingfighter
I was surprised to see the large amount of boxing and kickboxing gyms in the Osaka and surrounding areas. Also from what I observed their skill level and training methods are disciplined and good though I don't think there will be many sparring partners if you are above welter. If I was a lightweight or below and aspiring a career in boxing I would probably go out there and launch into the professional ranks since it seems like the professional fighters there are taken care of well in terms of purses. I mean it seems like a whole other world where the lower weights are the epic center of the industry and there are fights going all the time. Though I'm not sure exactly about the match making opportunities if you don't know the Japanese language or aren't well connected.
On another note I found the Japanese to be xenophobic and felt like I was a burden at times and was even denied entry to some restaurants. At times I was completely ignored when asking for directions in the subway. Though the younger crowd and the people outside of the big cities were a bit more open to me, but it's hard to tell you if I would actually enjoy living there. The natural beauty of the place and its infrastructure is incredible though.
What are your thoughts on Japan from a boxing perspective and have any of you guys trained or fought there for extended period of time? Also is the 'rudeness' or total 'avoidance' I felt from some people normal?
日本で孤立した Im having lunch right now in Osaka and YES they are very xenphobic but cant say I was denied any restaurants and Im with my wife who is Indian. I did see a boxing gym about 10 blocks from here 帝拳ボクシングジム which is the sister gym of the main one in Tokyo, Osaka Teiken Boxing Gym
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Re: Some thoughts about a recent trip to Japan.
I have been to Japan several times and have never found it to be especially xenophobic. However, the English level of the average Japanese person is often quite basic and so they are very shy and hesitant to help. It isn't so much xenophobia as I have heard instances where a Japanese person has collapsed in the street and people have walked by and ignored the situation. Culturally people are very hesitant to get involved with anyone outside of their particular social network. It's a bit odd, but don't take it too personally. Personally I quite like the social distance and that people will leave you alone. There seems to be a lot of social anxiety when it comes to interacting with foreigners and it is understandable if you don't speak Japanese or they don't speak English. They avoid the situation if they can. I don't blame them really as I am quite similar. I like Japan, but it fits my character type nicley, so I tend not to have too many problems. Never been turned away from a restaurant or anything like that. Definitely had people too scared to talk to me though and that's fair enough.
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wanderingfighter
I was surprised to see the large amount of boxing and kickboxing gyms in the Osaka and surrounding areas. Also from what I observed their skill level and training methods are disciplined and good though I don't think there will be many sparring partners if you are above welter. If I was a lightweight or below and aspiring a career in boxing I would probably go out there and launch into the professional ranks since it seems like the professional fighters there are taken care of well in terms of purses. I mean it seems like a whole other world where the lower weights are the epic center of the industry and there are fights going all the time. Though I'm not sure exactly about the match making opportunities if you don't know the Japanese language or aren't well connected.
On another note I found the Japanese to be xenophobic and felt like I was a burden at times and was even denied entry to some restaurants. At times I was completely ignored when asking for directions in the subway. Though the younger crowd and the people outside of the big cities were a bit more open to me, but it's hard to tell you if I would actually enjoy living there. The natural beauty of the place and its infrastructure is incredible though.
What are your thoughts on Japan from a boxing perspective and have any of you guys trained or fought there for extended period of time? Also is the 'rudeness' or total 'avoidance' I felt from some people normal?
日本で孤立した Im having lunch right now in Osaka and YES they are very xenphobic but cant say I was denied any restaurants and Im with my wife who is Indian. I did see a boxing gym about 10 blocks from here
帝拳ボクシングジム which is the sister gym of the main one in Tokyo, Osaka Teiken Boxing Gym
You could post a picture next to it Brock and show us. Be a sport.
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Mind you I would take it personally if I was turned away from a restaurant or died from a heart attack in the street becasue nobody called an ambulance. It would be mildly annoying to say the least. I remember on my first trip to Japan walking to the embassy to get my visa and I seemed to pass into some kind of red light zone. An old Japanese woman was trying to explain what was on offer. I was like 'Leave me alone you pimp I have an embassy to catch'. Sometimes they are not so reticent. I think like with anywhere you will have xenophobes though, just look at the West these days.
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Gandalf
I have been to Japan several times and have never found it to be especially xenophobic. However, the English level of the average Japanese person is often quite basic and so they are very shy and hesitant to help. It isn't so much xenophobia as I have heard instances where a Japanese person has collapsed in the street and people have walked by and ignored the situation. Culturally people are very hesitant to get involved with anyone outside of their particular social network. It's a bit odd, but don't take it too personally. Personally I quite like the social distance and that people will leave you alone. There seems to be a lot of social anxiety when it comes to interacting with foreigners and it is understandable if you don't speak Japanese or they don't speak English. They avoid the situation if they can. I don't blame them really as I am quite similar. I like Japan, but it fits my character type nicley, so I tend not to have too many problems. Never been turned away from a restaurant or anything like that. Definitely had people too scared to talk to me though and that's fair enough.
I think maybe they just didn't want to deal with me since no one spoke English so I figured that they rather turn my business away than go through the problem of having to cater to me. I walked over 25KM a day when I was there in Osaka so I ended up visiting some real hole in the walls outside the main areas where tourist hang out like Umeda and Namba. But I just found them to be so damm cold and non engaging towards me and I'm a person that shows respect to everyone so I found it quite odd. Perhaps it's true they just find comfort in likeness and everything that's outside of what's like them is observed rather than engaged with. Kobe was a bit better, but that place has had foreign relations for over 100 years and it's smaller and more compact so I guess they are more used to different faces. But yeah the martial arts scene (and boxing) in Japan is thriving. I can now see why it's the mecca for the lower boxing weight classes. That's one thing I really liked. There seems to be martial arts related events all the time somewhere. You can see promotional posters for fights all over the city if you look closely.
P.S What's the deal with the appetizers they give you at restaurants (which you think are free) but they end up charging you for them? Is it culturally impolite if I decline them? Why do they do this?
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Re: Some thoughts about a recent trip to Japan.
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wanderingfighter
I was surprised to see the large amount of boxing and kickboxing gyms in the Osaka and surrounding areas. Also from what I observed their skill level and training methods are disciplined and good though I don't think there will be many sparring partners if you are above welter. If I was a lightweight or below and aspiring a career in boxing I would probably go out there and launch into the professional ranks since it seems like the professional fighters there are taken care of well in terms of purses. I mean it seems like a whole other world where the lower weights are the epic center of the industry and there are fights going all the time. Though I'm not sure exactly about the match making opportunities if you don't know the Japanese language or aren't well connected.
On another note I found the Japanese to be xenophobic and felt like I was a burden at times and was even denied entry to some restaurants. At times I was completely ignored when asking for directions in the subway. Though the younger crowd and the people outside of the big cities were a bit more open to me, but it's hard to tell you if I would actually enjoy living there. The natural beauty of the place and its infrastructure is incredible though.
What are your thoughts on Japan from a boxing perspective and have any of you guys trained or fought there for extended period of time? Also is the 'rudeness' or total 'avoidance' I felt from some people normal?
日本で孤立した Im having lunch right now in Osaka and YES they are very xenphobic but cant say I was denied any restaurants and Im with my wife who is Indian. I did see a boxing gym about 10 blocks from here
帝拳ボクシングジム which is the sister gym of the main one in Tokyo, Osaka Teiken Boxing Gym
Hello Brock. Have you visited the Harada Boxing Gym? Here's a link to it: http://www.haradaboxinggym.com/
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Re: Some thoughts about a recent trip to Japan.
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wanderingfighter
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Gandalf
I have been to Japan several times and have never found it to be especially xenophobic. However, the English level of the average Japanese person is often quite basic and so they are very shy and hesitant to help. It isn't so much xenophobia as I have heard instances where a Japanese person has collapsed in the street and people have walked by and ignored the situation. Culturally people are very hesitant to get involved with anyone outside of their particular social network. It's a bit odd, but don't take it too personally. Personally I quite like the social distance and that people will leave you alone. There seems to be a lot of social anxiety when it comes to interacting with foreigners and it is understandable if you don't speak Japanese or they don't speak English. They avoid the situation if they can. I don't blame them really as I am quite similar. I like Japan, but it fits my character type nicley, so I tend not to have too many problems. Never been turned away from a restaurant or anything like that. Definitely had people too scared to talk to me though and that's fair enough.
I think maybe they just didn't want to deal with me since no one spoke English so I figured that they rather turn my business away than go through the problem of having to cater to me. I walked over 25KM a day when I was there in Osaka so I ended up visiting some real hole in the walls outside the main areas where tourist hang out like Umeda and Namba. But I just found them to be so damm cold and non engaging towards me and I'm a person that shows respect to everyone so I found it quite odd. Perhaps it's true they just find comfort in likeness and everything that's outside of what's like them is observed rather than engaged with. Kobe was a bit better, but that place has had foreign relations for over 100 years and it's smaller and more compact so I guess they are more used to different faces. But yeah the martial arts scene (and boxing) in Japan is thriving. I can now see why it's the mecca for the lower boxing weight classes. That's one thing I really liked. There seems to be martial arts related events all the time somewhere. You can see promotional posters for fights all over the city if you look closely.
P.S What's the deal with the appetizers they give you at restaurants (which you think are free) but they end up charging you for them? Is it culturally impolite if I decline them? Why do they do this?
The funny thing is though is that at a lot of Japanese places you can just point at a picture to make your order. There are always ways to accomodate a customer, aren't there? It's not that difficult. I'm the same as you in that I am very polite. A couple of days ago I was in the supermarket and whilst usually you get a smile or a little bow and you say 'Thank you' in the host language, this time an old lady just kind grunted, handed me my item and then turned away. It wasn't as though she was busy. I guess you get some workers who are really nice then others who just don't want to bother with you. I just assume that everyone gets the same treatment. I don't know if you have been to Korea, but if not check it sometime. You will never get turned away from a restaurant and people speak a fair bit more English too. The other thing about Japan is the the food portions. It is never enough and you can end up spending a fortune!
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wanderingfighter
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Gandalf
I have been to Japan several times and have never found it to be especially xenophobic. However, the English level of the average Japanese person is often quite basic and so they are very shy and hesitant to help. It isn't so much xenophobia as I have heard instances where a Japanese person has collapsed in the street and people have walked by and ignored the situation. Culturally people are very hesitant to get involved with anyone outside of their particular social network. It's a bit odd, but don't take it too personally. Personally I quite like the social distance and that people will leave you alone. There seems to be a lot of social anxiety when it comes to interacting with foreigners and it is understandable if you don't speak Japanese or they don't speak English. They avoid the situation if they can. I don't blame them really as I am quite similar. I like Japan, but it fits my character type nicley, so I tend not to have too many problems. Never been turned away from a restaurant or anything like that. Definitely had people too scared to talk to me though and that's fair enough.
I think maybe they just didn't want to deal with me since no one spoke English so I figured that they rather turn my business away than go through the problem of having to cater to me. I walked over 25KM a day when I was there in Osaka so I ended up visiting some real hole in the walls outside the main areas where tourist hang out like Umeda and Namba. But I just found them to be so damm cold and non engaging towards me and I'm a person that shows respect to everyone so I found it quite odd. Perhaps it's true they just find comfort in likeness and everything that's outside of what's like them is observed rather than engaged with. Kobe was a bit better, but that place has had foreign relations for over 100 years and it's smaller and more compact so I guess they are more used to different faces. But yeah the martial arts scene (and boxing) in Japan is thriving. I can now see why it's the mecca for the lower boxing weight classes. That's one thing I really liked. There seems to be martial arts related events all the time somewhere. You can see promotional posters for fights all over the city if you look closely.
P.S What's the deal with the appetizers they give you at restaurants (which you think are free) but they end up charging you for them? Is it culturally impolite if I decline them? Why do they do this?
The funny thing is though is that at a lot of Japanese places you can just point at a picture to make your order. There are always ways to accomodate a customer, aren't there? It's not that difficult. I'm the same as you in that I am very polite. A couple of days ago I was in the supermarket and whilst usually you get a smile or a little bow and you say 'Thank you' in the host language, this time an old lady just kind grunted, handed me my item and then turned away. It wasn't as though she was busy. I guess you get some workers who are really nice then others who just don't want to bother with you. I just assume that everyone gets the same treatment. I don't know if you have been to Korea, but if not check it sometime. You will never get turned away from a restaurant and people speak a fair bit more English too. The other thing about Japan is the the food portions. It is never enough and you can end up spending a fortune!
I find that eating Don buri's and Sushi is economical though. Though maybe not so much when you realize you're spending 7 to 8 dollars per bowl. Probably a tiny bit less than the states I guess... It's still expensive. Japan is not for people on a budget.
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Think the appetizer thing is cultural. They don't do it for restaurants here, but if you go out for drinks a lot of places expect you to pay for a side dish to go with it.
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Think the appetizer thing is cultural. They don't do it for restaurants here, but if you go out for drinks a lot of places expect you to pay for a side dish to go with it.
I guess it's some sort of cover charge since tipping is not expected. :-\
I heard of someone in Japan that they got stuck with a $300 dollar charge like this and the people responsible for running the establishment he was at attempted to intimidate him when he refused to pay. Though this was in the Roppongi part of Tokyo so I guess it comes with the territory since that's a place where the Mafia operates.
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gandalf
think the appetizer thing is cultural. They don't do it for restaurants here, but if you go out for drinks a lot of places expect you to pay for a side dish to go with it.
i guess it's some sort of cover charge since tipping is not expected. :-\
i heard of someone in japan that they got stuck with a $300 dollar charge like this and the people responsible for running the establishment he was at attempted to intimidate him when he refused to pay. Though this was in the roppongi part of tokyo so i guess it comes with the territory since that's a place where the mafia operates.
just came throughh there hahahaha all nigerians
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wanderingfighter
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gandalf
think the appetizer thing is cultural. They don't do it for restaurants here, but if you go out for drinks a lot of places expect you to pay for a side dish to go with it.
i guess it's some sort of cover charge since tipping is not expected. :-\
i heard of someone in japan that they got stuck with a $300 dollar charge like this and the people responsible for running the establishment he was at attempted to intimidate him when he refused to pay. Though this was in the roppongi part of tokyo so i guess it comes with the territory since that's a place where the mafia operates.
just came throughh there hahahaha all nigerians
Exactly how long are u running this scam
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brocktonblockbust
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wanderingfighter
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gandalf
think the appetizer thing is cultural. They don't do it for restaurants here, but if you go out for drinks a lot of places expect you to pay for a side dish to go with it.
i guess it's some sort of cover charge since tipping is not expected. :-\
i heard of someone in japan that they got stuck with a $300 dollar charge like this and the people responsible for running the establishment he was at attempted to intimidate him when he refused to pay. Though this was in the roppongi part of tokyo so i guess it comes with the territory since that's a place where the mafia operates.
just came throughh there hahahaha all nigerians
Exactly how long are u running this scam
Decided on 6-week TEFL course in Ogori City starts next week, staying on here indef
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brocktonblockbust
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wanderingfighter
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gandalf
think the appetizer thing is cultural. They don't do it for restaurants here, but if you go out for drinks a lot of places expect you to pay for a side dish to go with it.
i guess it's some sort of cover charge since tipping is not expected. :-\
i heard of someone in japan that they got stuck with a $300 dollar charge like this and the people responsible for running the establishment he was at attempted to intimidate him when he refused to pay. Though this was in the roppongi part of tokyo so i guess it comes with the territory since that's a place where the mafia operates.
just came throughh there hahahaha all nigerians
Exactly how long are u running this scam
Decided on 6-week TEFL course in Ogori City starts next week, staying on here indef
Still no real evidence
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Re: Some thoughts about a recent trip to Japan.
You don't even have a TEFL qualification? So what happened to top of the food pile NYC?
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He went from facation to fake living arrangements
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You don't even have a TEFL qualification? So what happened to top of the food pile NYC?
My master's degree from one of the top International Management schools on planet Earth called Thunderbird the American Graduate School of International Management in Glendale Arizona has always been enough for my employers in Malaysia and in South Korea and in Turkey and in New York City to take the place of a 6 or sometimes even for week tefl certificate program. Because I have a bachelor's degree from Rutgers University the State University of New Jersey in English literature and I graduated with a 3.67 grade-point average and made the honor roll and the Dean's List I have not so far needed a tefl certificate but I'm deciding to do one now thank you very much wiseass Plymouth c***
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Amazing that they give you 6 weeks off to go to study for a certificate in.....Japan. You could do that more cheaply and easily in New York.
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Amazing that they give you 6 weeks off to go to study for a certificate in.....Japan. You could do that more cheaply and easily in New York.
Need to put on my fishing boots as the shit is getting deep
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Amazing that they give you 6 weeks off to go to study for a certificate in.....Japan. You could do that more cheaply and easily in New York.
idiot i quit the job
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Gandalf
Amazing that they give you 6 weeks off to go to study for a certificate in.....Japan. You could do that more cheaply and easily in New York.
idiot i quit the job
Why, idiot your getting mad like buddy beanz
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Risky, but good for you if you have something better lined up. What about your wife though? Combined your income was pretty good. If I went to Japan my wife would struggle as she doesn't speak Japanese. Would be a risk on my one temporary visa. Hopefully you are thinking it through properly. Teaching is easy single, but marriage complicates it. No job security in what we do.
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Risky, but good for you if you have something better lined up. What about your wife though? Combined your income was pretty good. If I went to Japan my wife would struggle as she doesn't speak Japanese. Would be a risk on my one temporary visa. Hopefully you are thinking it through properly. Teaching is easy single, but marriage complicates it. No job security in what we do.
Miles don't buy it. Read the title. It says thoughts on recent trip to Japan which indicates it came and went. He can't keep his story straight
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Brock didn't start this thread, Walrus. I've no idea what he is up to, but even if he is not telling porkies he is being less than straight with us. Why only now to tell us now he has quit his job? Why now tell us about a course? And why do it in.....Japan? Why no photos despite him being a photo addict? Well fishy.
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Brock didn't start this thread, Walrus. I've no idea what he is up to, but even if he is not telling porkies he is being less than straight with us. Why only now to tell us now he has quit his job? Why now tell us about a course? And why do it in.....Japan? Why no photos despite him being a photo addict? Well fishy.
Yeah he didn't start it but I figured I'd try
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Brock didn't start this thread, Walrus. I've no idea what he is up to, but even if he is not telling porkies he is being less than straight with us. Why only now to tell us now he has quit his job? Why now tell us about a course? And why do it in.....Japan? Why no photos despite him being a photo addict? Well fishy.
Of course it's fishy. He is in Japan. They love the fish, and being an island like us, are almost as racist as the British. The other thing we have in common is we both love robots but only we have one running the show
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7pQvRGFEm8
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Beanz
You don't even have a TEFL qualification? So what happened to top of the food pile NYC?
My master's degree from one of the top International Management schools on planet Earth called Thunderbird the American Graduate School of International Management in Glendale Arizona has always been enough for my employers in Malaysia and in South Korea and in Turkey and in New York City to take the place of a 6 or sometimes even for week tefl certificate program. Because I have a bachelor's degree from Rutgers University the State University of New Jersey in English literature and I graduated with a 3.67 grade-point average and made the honor roll and the Dean's List I have not so far needed a tefl certificate but I'm deciding to do one now thank you very much wiseass Plymouth c***
Nobody is saying you are not clever or have no qualifications it is just quite mind boggling that somebody teaching English as a foreign language for like 20 + years does not have a simple certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign language. It is obviously well with in your grasp, as students over here pick one up on their holidays to earn some pocket money before they start their proper job :p
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brocktonblockbust
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Beanz
You don't even have a TEFL qualification? So what happened to top of the food pile NYC?
My master's degree from one of the top International Management schools on planet Earth called Thunderbird the American Graduate School of International Management in Glendale Arizona has always been enough for my employers in Malaysia and in South Korea and in Turkey and in New York City to take the place of a 6 or sometimes even for week tefl certificate program. Because I have a bachelor's degree from Rutgers University the State University of New Jersey in English literature and I graduated with a 3.67 grade-point average and made the honor roll and the Dean's List I have not so far needed a tefl certificate but I'm deciding to do one now thank you very much wiseass Plymouth c***
Nobody is saying you are not clever or have no qualifications it is just quite mind boggling that somebody teaching English as a foreign language for like 20 + years does not have a simple certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign language. It is obviously well with in your grasp, as students over here pick one up on their holidays to earn some pocket money before they start their proper job :p
True and that's why I am doing one now
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Beanz
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brocktonblockbust
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Originally Posted by
Beanz
You don't even have a TEFL qualification? So what happened to top of the food pile NYC?
My master's degree from one of the top International Management schools on planet Earth called Thunderbird the American Graduate School of International Management in Glendale Arizona has always been enough for my employers in Malaysia and in South Korea and in Turkey and in New York City to take the place of a 6 or sometimes even for week tefl certificate program. Because I have a bachelor's degree from Rutgers University the State University of New Jersey in English literature and I graduated with a 3.67 grade-point average and made the honor roll and the Dean's List I have not so far needed a tefl certificate but I'm deciding to do one now thank you very much wiseass Plymouth c***
Nobody is saying you are not clever or have no qualifications it is just quite mind boggling that somebody teaching English as a foreign language for like 20 + years does not have a simple certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign language. It is obviously well with in your grasp, as students over here pick one up on their holidays to earn some pocket money before they start their proper job :p
True and that's why I am doing one now
You are in ny
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brocktonblockbust
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Beanz
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brocktonblockbust
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Beanz
You don't even have a TEFL qualification? So what happened to top of the food pile NYC?
My master's degree from one of the top International Management schools on planet Earth called Thunderbird the American Graduate School of International Management in Glendale Arizona has always been enough for my employers in Malaysia and in South Korea and in Turkey and in New York City to take the place of a 6 or sometimes even for week tefl certificate program. Because I have a bachelor's degree from Rutgers University the State University of New Jersey in English literature and I graduated with a 3.67 grade-point average and made the honor roll and the Dean's List I have not so far needed a tefl certificate but I'm deciding to do one now thank you very much wiseass Plymouth c***
Nobody is saying you are not clever or have no qualifications it is just quite mind boggling that somebody teaching English as a foreign language for like 20 + years does not have a simple certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign language. It is obviously well with in your grasp, as students over here pick one up on their holidays to earn some pocket money before they start their proper job :p
True and that's why I am doing one now
You are in ny
No he is not. He was in South Korea and now is in Japan. Which is why her warned Miles to leave South Korea because of the incoming threat of Nuclear annihilation , which he both predicted (and his predictions are almost as reliable as @ryanman 's betting tips) and is obviously immune to.
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Gandalf
Think the appetizer thing is cultural. They don't do it for restaurants here, but if you go out for drinks a lot of places expect you to pay for a side dish to go with it.
I guess it's some sort of cover charge since tipping is not expected. :-\
I heard of someone in Japan that they got stuck with a $300 dollar charge like this and the people responsible for running the establishment he was at attempted to intimidate him when he refused to pay. Though this was in the Roppongi part of Tokyo so I guess it comes with the territory since that's a place where the Mafia operates.
That's bad. There was a story about a bar out here in Itaewon that was putting zolpidem (sleeping pills) into customers drinks and then charging thousands on their credit cards. Some dodgy bars out there.
It looks like Brock is the go to guy when it comes to Japan. Mind you, if he finds it so xenophobic I question why he would want to live their indefinitely considering his hero Trump is making his homeland great again. Talk about flip flops. ;D
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Re: Some thoughts about a recent trip to Japan.
I, too, had a recent trip to Japan. It was like Enter The Dragon without the fighting.
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Think the appetizer thing is cultural. They don't do it for restaurants here, but if you go out for drinks a lot of places expect you to pay for a side dish to go with it.
I guess it's some sort of cover charge since tipping is not expected. :-\
I heard of someone in Japan that they got stuck with a $300 dollar charge like this and the people responsible for running the establishment he was at attempted to intimidate him when he refused to pay. Though this was in the Roppongi part of Tokyo so I guess it comes with the territory since that's a place where the Mafia operates.
That's bad. There was a story about a bar out here in Itaewon that was putting zolpidem (sleeping pills) into customers drinks and then charging thousands on their credit cards. Some dodgy bars out there.
It looks like Brock is the go to guy when it comes to Japan. Mind you, if he finds it so xenophobic I question why he would want to live their indefinitely considering his hero Trump is making his homeland great again. Talk about flip flops. ;D
I don't think I'm going back to Japan unless is for a very short duration. I didn't like the vibe. I'm back in Thailand now and the difference between the way people are is night and day. Though one bad part about this whole thing is that I spent 10 days drinking in Japan and was offered an amateur fight on November 4th (when I came to the gym yesterday) during the big festivals here and ended up declining it. This is my 2nd declined fight in less than 2 months at some point I need to either slow down with my obsession or take things serious. The Japan trip completely threw me out of focus and hurt my pockets. Plus I might be addicted to alcohol.. once I start I don't stop and then I end up days without training with all sorts of physical problems. But then I won't drink for 4-5 months and out of nowhere go on a drinking binge and have to re-start all over. It doesn't help that Japan is a culture of alcoholics. It's socially acceptable to be visibly drunk in public there and alcohol consumption is expected in social circles. I need to stay away from that place.
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Yes, Thailand and Japan are worlds apart. The people in Thailand are much warmer, much outgoing, more friendly. By comparison Japan can seem very stiff. The people in Japan have this slave culture mentality where excessive working hours are the norm and people end up only having their co-workers to socialise with and to unwind from the conformity they just seem to get incredibly drunk. Then back to work in the morning. Plus you factor in 30 years of economic decline and Japan can probably be a bit of a depressing place to live. Still very rich, but it gets cheaper to visit every time you go because their inflation is low. Thailand is way behind but year after year it grows faster than Japan.
You sound like a lot of us with the drinking. Lots of alcoholics and former alcoholics here. Me and Walrus used to be able to drink well, but our nerves are shot these days. Maybe you get to a point where you just need to give up completely. Some people don't have that off button, so perhaps just avoid that button. It does make life a bit more pedestrian, but over the long haul it is good for you and it will mean you can keep training properly.
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I really like Japan though. I think it is a beautiful and well maintained country. I shouldn't overgeneralise when it comes to work and drink habits as there are plenty of people who likely reject that way of living and do their own thing.
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I really like Japan though. I think it is a beautiful and well maintained country. I shouldn't overgeneralise when it comes to work and drink habits as there are plenty of people who likely reject that way of living and do their own thing.
I agree. :)
