For our Japanese readers : Things you should not say to Westerners

[Glenski]

Those examples do sound very familiar. I am curious to know what everyone's response would be when finding yourselves on the receiving end of such "compliments".

Chopsticks compliment:
"It's not that hard."

Language compliment:
"No, not really."

[FrustratedDave]

Chopsticks compliment:
"It's not that hard."
Language compliment:
"No, not really."

I am finding it hard to belive that you do actually like living here?

You have after all been living here for 10 years or more and should realise by now that compliments like these are part and parcel of Japan?