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    up!!!!
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    I scored 3-6-8. However a lot of my answers weren't no.. they were mainly "I don't know's". I haven't tried a lot of Japanese food, but I would like to.
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    Food

    Can you eat/Do you like (if you don't know what it is, then "no") :

    1) Sushi Y
    2) Natto N
    3) Hijiki N
    4) Oden Y
    5) Tofu Y
    6) Umeboshi N
    7) Takuan N
    8) Fried fish Y
    9) Whale N
    10) Miso soup Y

    5 probably more i am sure i have eaten some of this Natto depends on how it is made. like fried tofu it is not bad

    Etiquette

    Do you :

    1) remove your shoes before entering your own house Y
    2) slurp your ramen Y
    3) excuse yourself all the time even when you are not wrong Y
    4) bow (even slightly) when greeting or seeing someone off (in formal situations) Y
    5) bow when you talk on the phone Y
    6) buy omiyage for your colleagues, friends or family when you go somewhere (even for a few days)
    7) nod or make little sounds agreement showing that you are listenning to someone Y
    8) avoid teling people directly what you think Y
    9) avoid putting soap or foam in your bath
    10) refrain from eating in the street or while standing/walking. Y

    8 I sometimes bow and nod when on the phone with my japanese friends @_@

    Cultural adaptation

    Can you :

    1) Sleep on a futon y
    2) bear Japanese TV programmes y
    3) ride a bicycle with an umbrella in one hand y
    4) sit in "seiza" for short period of time y

    Do you :

    5) like J-pop y
    6) like kabuki
    7) read manga y
    8) like sumo y
    9) like everything that is cute
    10) like "onsen" (hot spring) y

    8 kabuki not a fan of but looks cool I have to say that i think I am too manly to think everything is cute

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    Food

    Can you eat/Do you like (if you don't know what it is, then "no") :

    1) Sushi YES
    2) Natto NO
    3) Hijiki YES
    4) Oden NO
    5) Tofu YES
    6) Umeboshi NO
    7) Takuan NO
    8) Fried fish YES
    9) Whale NO
    10) Miso soup YES

    Etiquette

    Do you :

    1) remove your shoes before entering your own house YES
    2) slurp your ramen NO
    3) excuse yourself all the time even when you are not wrong NO
    4) bow (even slightly) when greeting or seeing someone off (in formal situations) NO
    5) bow when you talk on the phone NO
    6) buy omiyage for your colleagues, friends or family when you go somewhere (even for a few days) NO
    7) nod or make little sounds agreement showing that you are listenning to someone NO
    8) avoid teling people directly what you think NO
    9) avoid putting soap or foam in your bath NO
    10) refrain from eating in the street or while standing/walking. NO

    Cultural adaptation

    Can you :

    1) Sleep on a futon YES
    2) bear Japanese TV programmes NO
    3) ride a bicycle with an umbrella in one hand YES
    4) sit in "seiza" YES

    Do you :

    5) like J-pop NO
    6) like kabuki NO
    7) read manga NO
    8) like sumo NO
    9) like everything that is cute NO
    10) like "onsen" (hot spring) NO

    I only scored 5-1-3. I chose "NO" for the ones that I used to like or do but not anymore. It's funny how fast some of my Japaneseness is fading.

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    im irish. parents were irish, grandparents were irish, great grandparents were irish
    im not now and will never be japanese or part japanese
    but i score a 9-4-2,
    i can sit seiza but i dont like it

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    Food

    Can you eat/Do you like (if you don't know what it is, then "no") :

    1) Sushi - Yes (Not all kinds, but most of it.)
    2) Natto - No (Could never get used to the smell)
    3) Hijiki - No (Honestly, don't remember what it is)
    4) Oden - Yes
    5) Tofu - Yes (Fried, boiled, deep fried, cold, hot. Must have soy sauce!)
    6) Umeboshi - Yes (Big, small, dried great for your health)
    7) Takuan - Yes (Took a while to get used to the 'stinky feet' smell)
    8) Fried fish - Yes (All kinds)
    9) Whale - No
    10) Miso soup - Yes, of course!

    Total = 7

    Etiquette

    Do you :

    1) remove your shoes before entering your own house (Yes. Always!)
    2) slurp your ramen (Yes. Easier to eat)
    3) excuse yourself all the time even when you are not wrong (No)
    4) bow (even slightly) when greeting or seeing someone off (in formal situations) (Yes out of habit from living in Japan too long)
    5) bow when you talk on the phone (Yes, I have done that)
    6) buy omiyage for your colleagues, friends or family when you go somewhere (even for a few days) (Yes. I have done that here in the US out of habit)
    7) nod or make little sounds agreement showing that you are listenning to someone (Yes)
    8) avoid teling people directly what you think (No)
    9) avoid putting soap or foam in your bath (Yes when in Japan unless it is a bubble bath with the Mrs. here in the US)
    10) refrain from eating in the street or while standing/walking. (No)

    Total = 7

    Cultural adaptation

    Can you :

    1) Sleep on a futon (Yes! Prefer a futon over a bed anyday!)
    2) bear Japanese TV programmes (Yes. I love them)
    3) ride a bicycle with an umbrella in one hand (Yes, I mastered that over there)
    4) sit in "seiza" (Yes, although at my age it is getting a little harder)

    Do you :

    5) like J-pop (Yes)
    6) like kabuki (No)
    7) read manga (No, although I have when I was younger)
    8) like sumo (YES!)
    9) like everything that is cute (NO)
    10) like "onsen" (hot spring) (YES!)

    Total = 7
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    food
    5, but I think I sould get extra points for the following
    I make my own ramen, udon and sushi! I own my own sushi knife
    So total: 8

    etiquette
    6... I should take a point off `cause I just can't ehlp but tell people what I honestly think.

    cultural adaptation
    5 - I took a point off because I think "hello kitty" is the anti-christ.
    Breathe. Unclench. Think.

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    Can you eat/Do you like (if you don't know what it is, then "no") :

    1) Sushi - Yep. It's pretty neat.
    2) Natto - Not just no, but HELL NO!!!!!!
    3) Hijiki - No. Don't know what it is.
    4) Oden - Yeah!
    5) Tofu - No! It's like eating styrofoam! UGH!
    6) Umeboshi - No. See number 3.
    7) Takuan - Ditto.
    8) Fried fish - Yeah, baby, yeah!
    9) Whale - No
    10) Miso soup - Yes! very good!

    Total= 4

    Etiquette

    Do you :

    1) remove your shoes before entering your own house No.
    2) slurp your ramen Yes. I'm a sloppy eater anyway.
    3) excuse yourself all the time even when you are not wrong Yes.
    4) bow (even slightly) when greeting or seeing someone off (in formal situations) No.
    5) bow when you talk on the phone No.
    6) buy omiyage for your colleagues, friends or family when you go somewhere (even for a few days) No. but then, I rarely go anywhere.
    7) nod or make little sounds agreement showing that you are listenning to someone No.
    8) avoid teling people directly what you think Yes.
    9) avoid putting soap or foam in your bath No.
    10) refrain from eating in the street or while standing/walking. Yes

    Total= 4

    Cultural adaptation

    Can you :

    1) Sleep on a futon Yes. Slept on rail thin mattresses on Navy ships for years!
    2) bear Japanese TV programmes Yes. I love their quirky stuff
    3) ride a bicycle with an umbrella in one hand No. I'm not that coordinated
    4) sit in "seiza" Yes, but with some effort

    Total= 3

    Do you :

    5) like J-pop YES
    6) like kabuki Yes
    7) read manga YES! All the time
    8) like sumo Yes!
    9) like everything that is cute Yes! Especially sailor suited schoolgirls!
    10) like "onsen" (hot spring) Yes

    Total= 6

    Well, my score was 4-4-9, scoring big on Cultural adaptation as I said "yes" on 9 out the 10 questions. So, what do I win?
    "It's better to try and fail than to never try at all."
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ikyoto
    cultural adaptation
    5 - I took a point off because I think "hello kitty" is the anti-christ.

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    Food

    Can you eat/Do you like (if you don't know what it is, then "no") :

    1) Sushi - YES
    2) Natto - YES
    3) Hijiki - YES
    4) Oden - YES
    5) Tofu - YES
    6) Umeboshi - YES
    7) Takuan - YES
    8) Fried fish - YES
    9) Whale - NOOOOOOOOOO
    10) Miso soup - YES

    TOTAL = 9

    Etiquette

    Do you :

    1) remove your shoes before entering your own house = YES
    2) slurp your ramen = YES
    3) excuse yourself all the time even when you are not wrong = YES
    4) bow (even slightly) when greeting or seeing someone off (in formal situations) = YES
    5) bow when you talk on the phone - NO
    6) buy omiyage for your colleagues, friends or family when you go somewhere (even for a few days) - YES
    7) nod or make little sounds agreement showing that you are listenning to someone - YES
    8) avoid teling people directly what you think - YES
    9) avoid putting soap or foam in your bath - NO
    10) refrain from eating in the street or while standing/walking. - YES

    TOTAL = 8

    Cultural adaptation

    Can you :

    1) Sleep on a futon - YES
    2) bear Japanese TV programmes - YES (love them!)
    3) ride a bicycle with an umbrella in one hand - NOOOO
    4) sit in "seiza" - YES

    Do you :

    5) like J-pop - YES
    6) like kabuki - okay...so YES
    7) read manga - NO
    8) like sumo - NO
    9) like everything that is cute - NO
    10) like "onsen" (hot spring) - YES

    TOTAL = 6

    OVERALL = 9-8-6

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ikyoto
    food5 - I took a point off because I think "hello kitty" is the anti-christ.
    Don't forget that Pokemon, Digimon, Sailor Moon, Dragon Ball, Hamtaro, the Power Puff girls, and a few others fall into that category too! ^___^

    Doc
    "Rather than offer you the illusion of free choice, I will take the liberty of choosing for you... if and when your time comes round again. I do apologize for what must seem to you an arbitrary imposition, Dr. Freeman. I trust it will all make sense to you in the course of... well... I'm really not at liberty to say. In the meantime... this is where I get off." -G-man

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    Food

    Can you eat/Do you like (if you don't know what it is, then "no") :

    1) Sushi -yes
    2) Natto -yes
    3) Hijiki -yes
    4) Oden -yes
    5) Tofu -yes
    6) Umeboshi -yes
    7) Takuan -yes
    8) Fried fish -yes
    9) Whale -NO!
    10) Miso soup -yes

    Etiquette

    Do you :

    1) remove your shoes before entering your own house -yes
    2) slurp your ramen -no
    3) excuse yourself all the time even when you are not wrong -yes
    4) bow (even slightly) when greeting or seeing someone off (in formal situations) -yes
    5) bow when you talk on the phone -no
    6) buy omiyage for your colleagues, friends or family when you go somewhere (even for a few days) -no
    7) nod or make little sounds agreement showing that you are listenning to someone -yes
    8) avoid teling people directly what you think -yes
    9) avoid putting soap or foam in your bath -no
    10) refrain from eating in the street or while standing/walking. -yes

    Cultural adaptation

    Can you :

    1) Sleep on a futon -yes
    2) bear Japanese TV programmes -yes
    3) ride a bicycle with an umbrella in one hand -yes
    4) sit in "seiza" -yes

    Do you :

    5) like J-pop -yes
    6) like kabuki -yes
    7) read manga -yes
    8) like sumo -no
    9) like everything that is cute -no
    10) like "onsen" (hot spring) -no


    i think i'm above average.... but i surely can't use chopsticks!!

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    1) Sushi-yes, love
    2) Natto- yes, but i only like it with rice
    3) Hijiki- yes
    4) Oden- yes, took me awhile but now i enjoy it
    5) Tofu-yes!
    6) Umeboshi-yes
    7) Takuan-yes
    8) Fried fish-yes, sometimes
    9) Whale-never tried
    10) Miso soup- yes, always a favorite

    Etiquette
    1) remove your shoes before entering your own house-yes
    2) slurp your ramen-yes
    3) excuse yourself all the time even when you are not wrong-yes
    4) bow (even slightly) when greeting or seeing someone off (in formal situations)-yes
    5) bow when you talk on the phone- sometimes
    6) buy omiyage for your colleagues, friends or family when you go somewhere (even for a few days)-yes
    7) nod or make little sounds agreement showing that you are listenning to someone-yes
    8) avoid teling people directly what you think-yes
    9) avoid putting soap or foam in your bath- in Japan, yes
    10) refrain from eating in the street or while standing/walking.-in the street yes, but not while i'm standing or walking

    Cultural adaptation

    1) Sleep on a futon-yes
    2) bear Japanese TV programmes-depends on my mood
    3) ride a bicycle with an umbrella in one hand - sadly, no
    4) sit in "seiza"- yes

    Do you :

    5) like J-pop-yes
    6) like kabuki- yes
    7) read manga- once in awhile it's ok
    8) like sumo-never really watched an actual sumo event
    9) like everything that is cute - yes
    10) like "onsen" (hot spring) - never been, although i would like to someday

    Fun test. I didn't realize i was so japanese-esque.

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    Food

    Can you eat/Do you like:

    1) Sushi no
    2) Natto no
    3) Hijiki no
    4) Oden no
    5) Tofu no
    6) Umeboshi yes
    7) Takuan no
    8) Fried fish no
    9) Whale no
    10) Miso soup yes

    ....I'm really picky on food...

    Etiquette

    Do you :

    1) remove your shoes before entering your own house yes
    2) slurp your ramen no
    3) excuse yourself all the time even when you are not wrong no
    4) bow (even slightly) when greeting or seeing someone off (in formal situations) yes
    5) bow when you talk on the phone no
    6) buy omiyage for your colleagues, friends or family when you go somewhere (even for a few days) no
    7) nod or make little sounds agreement showing that you are listenning to someone yes
    8) avoid teling people directly what you think yes
    9) avoid putting soap or foam in your bath no
    10) refrain from eating in the street or while standing/walking. no

    Cultural adaptation

    Can you :

    1) Sleep on a futon yes
    2) bear Japanese TV programmes yes
    3) ride a bicycle with an umbrella in one hand yes
    4) sit in "seiza" no

    Do you :

    5) like J-pop yes
    6) like kabuki yes
    7) read manga yes
    8) like sumo yes
    9) like everything that is cute yes
    10) like "onsen" (hot spring) yes

    so...2/4/9

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    Food

    Can you eat/Do you like (if you don't know what it is, then "no") :

    1) Sushi Yes
    2) Natto No
    3) Hijiki I had to GIS it, but yes (I've had it before, but didn't know what it was)
    4) Oden No, but only cause I haven't tried it yet
    5) Tofu Yes
    6) Umeboshi Yes
    7) Takuan no
    8) Fried fish Yes
    9) Whale No
    10) Miso soup Yes

    Food Total: 6

    Etiquette

    Do you :

    1) remove your shoes before entering your own house Yes-almost always
    2) slurp your ramen Yes-to Brian's shame
    3) excuse yourself all the time even when you are not wrong yes
    4) bow (even slightly) when greeting or seeing someone off (in formal situations) *sigh* If a bow of the head counts, then yea
    5) bow when you talk on the phone No
    6) buy omiyage for your colleagues, friends or family when you go somewhere (even for a few days) Yes, when I can
    7) nod or make little sounds agreement showing that you are listenning to someone Yes
    8) avoid teling people directly what you think Yes
    9) avoid putting soap or foam in your bath No
    10) refrain from eating in the street or while standing/walking. No

    Etiquette Total: 7

    Cultural adaptation

    Can you :

    1) Sleep on a futon yes
    2) bear Japanese TV programmes no
    3) ride a bicycle with an umbrella in one hand no
    4) sit in "seiza" yes

    Adaptation Total: 2

    Do you :

    5) like J-pop Yes
    6) like kabuki no-never seen it
    7) read manga Yes
    8) like sumo :shy Yes...
    9) like everything that is cute Yes
    10) like "onsen" (hot spring) Oh, god, yes.

    Other: 5

    Grand Total: 20

    ...I guess I'm pretty otaku, aren't I?

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    Food

    1) Sushi Yes
    2) Natto No
    3) Hijiki NO
    4) Oden Yes
    5) Tofu Yes
    6) Umeboshi OMG In no way what so ever will i eat this **** again
    7) Takuan NO
    8) Fried fish Yes
    9) Whale NO
    10) Miso soup Yes

    5/10

    Etiquette

    Do you :

    1) remove your shoes before entering your own house No
    2) slurp your ramen Yes
    3) excuse yourself all the time even when you are not wrong No
    4) bow (even slightly) when greeting or seeing someone off (in formal situations) Yes
    5) bow when you talk on the phone LOL Yes
    6) buy omiyage for your colleagues, friends or family when you go somewhere (even for a few days) NO
    7) nod or make little sounds agreement showing that you are listenning to someone Yes
    8) avoid teling people directly what you think No
    9) avoid putting soap or foam in your bath No
    10) refrain from eating in the street or while standing/walking. No

    4/10

    Cultural adaptation

    Can you :

    1) Sleep on a futon Yes
    2) bear Japanese TV programmes Yes
    3) ride a bicycle with an umbrella in one hand No
    4) sit in "seiza" No

    Do you :

    5) like J-pop Yes
    6) like kabuki NO
    7) read manga Yes
    8) like sumo Yes
    9) like everything that is cute Yes
    10) like "onsen" (hot spring) Yes

    8/10

    5/4/8

    Umeboshi - This stuff is unbelievable i dont think i can even imagine how bad it tastes anymore it was so bad.
    Imagine the 10 worst tasting things you hate, eat them one after another, then spin around on your chair 500 times, then cut your wrists and your still not feeling as bad as you would be eating this
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    LOL. Umeboshi took some getting used to, for me, but I like it! What was such a problem for you?

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    Ugh...umeboshi.

    I just don't like pickled anything, though. Not even cucumbers.
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    Hehe... Umeboshi's better than those shrimp-flavored fries, at least. I had both when my penpal came to visit; she wasn't expecting me to like either one. I did get some Decoror Pocky out of her, too, though. (The chocolate-caramel cake flavor) ^_^

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    Food

    Can you eat/Do you like (if you don't know what it is, then "no") :

    1) Sushi - no
    2) Natto - no
    3) Hijiki - no
    4) Oden - no
    5) Tofu - no
    6) Umeboshi - no
    7) Takuan - no
    8) Fried fish - yes
    9) Whale - no
    10) Miso soup - no

    Etiquette

    Do you :

    1) remove your shoes before entering your own house - yes
    2) slurp your ramen - yes
    3) excuse yourself all the time even when you are not wrong - no
    4) bow (even slightly) when greeting or seeing someone off (in formal situations) - no
    5) bow when you talk on the phone - no
    6) buy omiyage for your colleagues, friends or family when you go somewhere (even for a few days) - no
    7) nod or make little sounds agreement showing that you are listenning to someone - yes
    8) avoid teling people directly what you think - yes
    9) avoid putting soap or foam in your bath - no
    10) refrain from eating in the street or while standing/walking. - yes

    Cultural adaptation

    Can you :

    1) Sleep on a futon - no
    2) bear Japanese TV programmes - no
    3) ride a bicycle with an umbrella in one hand - no
    4) sit in "seiza" -no

    Do you :

    5) like J-pop - yes
    6) like kabuki - no
    7) read manga - yes
    8) like sumo - no
    9) like everything that is cute -yes
    10) like "onsen" (hot spring) - no

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    Can you eat/Do you like (if you don't know what it is, then "no") :

    1) Sushi-yes
    2) Natto-no
    3) Hijiki-no
    4) Oden-yes
    5) Tofu-yes
    6) Umeboshi-yes
    7) Takuan-no
    8) Fried fish-yes
    9) Whale-no
    10) Miso soup-yes

    Etiquette

    Do you :

    1) remove your shoes before entering your own house-yes
    2) slurp your ramen-no
    3) excuse yourself all the time even when you are not wrong-yes
    4) bow (even slightly) when greeting or seeing someone off (in formal situations)-no
    5) bow when you talk on the phone-no
    6) buy omiyage for your colleagues, friends or family when you go somewhere (even for a few days)-no
    7) nod or make little sounds agreement showing that you are listenning to someone-yes
    8) avoid teling people directly what you think-yes
    9) avoid putting soap or foam in your bath-no
    10) refrain from eating in the street or while standing/walking.-no

    Cultural adaptation

    Can you :

    1) Sleep on a futon-no
    2) bear Japanese TV programmes-yes
    3) ride a bicycle with an umbrella in one hand-no
    4) sit in "seiza"-no

    Do you :

    5) like J-pop-yes
    6) like kabuki-no (i've never seen it)
    7) read manga-yes
    8) like sumo-no
    9) like everything that is cute-yes
    10) like "onsen" (hot spring)-no (i've never been there)

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    Food

    Can you eat/Do you like (if you don't know what it is, then "no") :

    1) Sushi - never
    2) Natto - what is it?
    3) Hijiki - what is it?
    4) Oden - what is it?
    5) Tofu - yes
    6) Umeboshi - plum something?
    7) Takuan - what is it?
    8) Fried fish - never
    9) Whale - never
    10) Miso soup - no

    Etiquette

    Do you :

    1) remove your shoes before entering your own house - yes
    2) slurp your ramen - I am a pig, I slurp everything
    3) excuse yourself all the time even when you are not wrong - not a chance
    4) bow (even slightly) when greeting or seeing someone off (in formal situations) - unlikely
    5) bow when you talk on the phone - no!!!
    6) buy omiyage for your colleagues, friends or family when you go somewhere (even for a few days) - yes
    7) nod or make little sounds agreement showing that you are listenning to someone - yes
    8) avoid teling people directly what you think - no!!!
    9) avoid putting soap or foam in your bath - no!!! I love bubbles!
    10) refrain from eating in the street or while standing/walking. - no, like I said, I am a pig.

    Cultural adaptation

    Can you :

    1) Sleep on a futon - yes
    2) bear Japanese TV programmes - yes, I like them (sorry)
    3) ride a bicycle with an umbrella in one hand - I tried it and am now typing this with a wand in my mouth!
    4) sit in "seiza" - what is it?

    Do you :

    5) like J-pop - not yet
    6) like kabuki - what is it?
    7) read manga - not yet
    8) like sumo - NO!!
    9) like everything that is cute - yes, yes, yes!!! I even like Pokemon (sorry)
    10) like "onsen" (hot spring) - oh yes!

    I think that is 1-4-4. I will never score high on the food as I am a vegetarian!

    (cute things!)
    "A man can live and be healthy without killing animals for food; therefore, if he eats meat, he participates in taking animal life
    merely for the sake of his appetite. And to act so is immoral." - Leo Tolstoy

    Currently playing: Agarest on PS3
    Currently reading: The Devil Rides Out by Dennis Wheatley



  24. #49
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    how japanese am i?

    Food

    Can you eat/Do you like (if you don't know what it is, then "no") :

    1) Sushi- Yes
    2) Natto- Yes
    3) Hijiki- No
    4) Oden- No
    5) Tofu- Yes
    6) Umeboshi- Yes
    7) Takuan- No
    8) Fried fish- Yes
    9) Whale-No
    10) Miso soup- Yes

    Etiquette

    Do you :

    1) remove your shoes before entering your own house- No
    2) slurp your ramen- Yes
    3) excuse yourself all the time even when you are not wrong- Yes
    4) bow (even slightly) when greeting or seeing someone off (in formal situations)- No
    5) bow when you talk on the phone- No
    6) buy omiyage for your colleagues, friends or family when you go somewhere (even for a few days)- YES
    7) nod or make little sounds agreement showing that you are listenning to someone- Yes
    8) avoid teling people directly what you think- Yes
    9) avoid putting soap or foam in your bath- No
    10) refrain from eating in the street or while standing/walking.- No

    Cultural adaptation

    Can you :

    1) Sleep on a futon- Yes
    2) bear Japanese TV programmes- Yes
    3) ride a bicycle with an umbrella in one hand- No, though i want to try now
    4) sit in "seiza"- yes

    Do you :

    5) like J-pop- Yes
    6) like kabuki- No
    7) read manga- No
    8) like sumo- Yes
    9) like everything that is cute- Yes
    10) like "onsen" (hot spring)- Yes

    That is 6-5-7
    not bad. I think i'd probabl score better on that than an americanness quiz.

  25. #50
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    Talking

    Food

    Can you eat/Do you like (if you don't know what it is, then "no") :

    1) Sushi- Yes
    2) Natto- No
    3) Hijiki- No
    4) Oden- No
    5) Tofu- Yes
    6) Umeboshi- Yes
    7) Takuan- Yes
    8) Fried fish- Yes
    9) Whale-No
    10) Miso soup- Yes

    Etiquette

    Do you :

    1) remove your shoes before entering your own house- No
    2) slurp your ramen- Yes
    3) excuse yourself all the time even when you are not wrong- Yes
    4) bow (even slightly) when greeting or seeing someone off (in formal situations)- No
    5) bow when you talk on the phone- No
    6) buy omiyage for your colleagues, friends or family when you go somewhere (even for a few days)- No
    7) nod or make little sounds agreement showing that you are listenning to someone- Yes
    8) avoid teling people directly what you think- Yes
    9) avoid putting soap or foam in your bath- No
    10) refrain from eating in the street or while standing/walking.- No

    Cultural adaptation

    Can you :

    1) Sleep on a futon- Yes
    2) bear Japanese TV programmes- Yes
    3) ride a bicycle with an umbrella in one hand- No
    4) sit in "seiza"- yes

    Do you :

    5) like J-pop- Yes
    6) like kabuki- Somewhat
    7) read manga- Yes
    8) like sumo- Yes
    9) like everything that is cute- Yes
    10) like "onsen" (hot spring)- Yes



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