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Gaijin wearing blindersIf you live in a bigger city in Japan you might notice that it is somewhat rare to see someone you know on the street. I think this may be because many of us wear blinders. I teach around 200 students a week; of which maybe 30% are different every week. I’ve been teaching in the same city for the last 6 or 7 years and can honestly say that I have either recognized or been recognized maybe 20 times. Why? Is it me? Am I wearing blinders? Maybe it’s not me. Maybe people DO recognize me but neglect to say “Hi” for fear of speaking English. Hmmmm….

Gaijins don’t usually bite…unless they are hungry. :-)



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