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Originally Posted by MarcusAurelius
I hear the grammar is pretty complicated, we'll see if I enjoy the challenge or not. To be honest, I'm more overwhelmed with the intensity of the idea of respect and honor in Japan. I'd be scared to death to even attempt to speak to someone for fear of being rude or disrespectful! There are very specific and formal phrasing and etiquette required. That's actually the most daunting thing I've learned so far!
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No worries! They cut
gaijin (foreigners) a lot of slack. Just making an attempt to speak someone else's native language goes a long way. "Ugly Americans" just assume that if one speaks English
LOUD ENOUGH they'll understand!
It sounds like you're naturally talented where languages are concerned. You're very fortunate. They entailed a lot of very hard work for me. Keep up the good work! I wish I had an intense interest like that!