As I embarked on my study abroad journey in Oviedo, Spain, I couldn’t help but notice the stark contrast in the way stigmas and misinformation are perceived between Europe and the United States. This week, I had the opportunity to engage in a thought-provoking conversation with my Spanish professor, which shed light on the cultural…
Month: October 2023
Letters to America: Japan, 46 days in
Interactions in Japan have deemed themselves to be quite interesting, in my opinion, the longer I have experienced life here. From customer service to the various methods of interactions with different social groups, the Japanese customs of formality and respect run deep. In Japan, there exists the concepts of honne and tatemae, which essentially describe…