What's ‘in’ in Japan 06: Bilingual Exchange Session "Social Norms"

What's ‘in’ in Japan 06: Bilingual Exchange Session "Social Norms" ◆ Date Tuesday, February 23rd | RESERVE ◆ Time 7:30pm~ 10:00pm (the class STARTS at 7:30pm!!) ◆ Venue  Cafe la Voie     1-23-1, Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo ◆ Participation Fee 500 yen   *Please be advised that you will need to purchase a drink (and/or snack) upon arrival. ◆ A SOCIAL NORM is a cultural product which represents individuals' basic knowledge of what others do and think they should do. In a society that depends on social obligation, social norms, or mores, are not just peer pressure but a requirement to live a harmonious life. Social norms are large & small, from lifelong employment to being quiet on the train. To people from other culture, the social norms of another country, especially an island nation like Japan can come as a shock for those that aren't accustomed to it. While not good or bad, some social norms become adopted by those that appreciate the culture.  ◆ QUESTIONS ・Do you know any unique social norms? ・What is the difference between a social norm and a tradition? ・Have you adopted any social norms from other cultures? ◆ SOCIAL NORMS ・Being quiet on the train ・Young marrying age ・"Shy" personality ・Train oshiya "pushers" ・Not walking while eating/drinking ・Toilet slippers ・Not pouring your own glass ・Loitering in bookstores ・Counting one hand ・Receiving things with two hands ------------------------------------------------------------------- ◆ What’s ‘in’ in Japan - is a monthly bilingual session (usually the 2nd or 4th Tuesday night in Tokyo) for Japanese and Non-Japanese people in Tokyo to get together and learn about various topics related to JAPAN from its history to the latest trend/culture where you feel free to speak your native language or Japanese in a multicultural setting. There is always a hidden backgrounds for that hot issue, which may be the cultural things, customs, people's minds, Samurai spirits, weather and so on... Let's share ideas in a cozy atmosphere and meeting new people, and feel more Live and Real Japan! ◆ Language Any language ◆ Timetable 　- Open    7:30pm Lighting Talk (Self-Introduction), Language Exchange 　- Around 8:00pm Fun Conversation and discussion with slides 　- Around 10:00pm Close ◆ RESERVE