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Japanese Culture/Expert Profile
Expertise
I can answer basic Japanese culture questions. I specialize in answering questions relating to geisha.
Experience in the area
I have read up on a lot of the Japanese culture today. Most of my reading is in geisha, as I have quite a collection of books and art. I also continue to talk with a previous Japanese exchange student, who I speak with about her country often.
Education/Credentials
Degree in nutrition science and high school education.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I hope to someday be fluent in this beautiful language.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qatari | 07/09/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much for your prompt ..... |
| Indraraj | 07/18/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Jewel...thats what I expected from ..... |
| Alex | 07/17/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much! |
| Heather | 11/28/07 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much for the information ..... |
| Lori | 05/29/07 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanx so much............ |
Recent Answers from Jewel
2009-09-06 protocol with Japanese guests:
Not knowing the mother is difficult, but I think a dinner at home would be the best option here because it's the most personal. I'm not quite what would be a good dish to serve, however I would stay away
2009-01-14 kami:
It's really difficult to know a lot of time if someone is using kami for singular or plural because of the many differences between English and Japanese. In this case, I would use kami-gami as the plural
2009-01-03 questions on geishas:
Answer 1: For the geisha, the back of the neck and back is very sexy (sort of like short skirts or cleavage for Americans). They do paint the back of the neck like in the movie. The more elaborate, the
2008-07-16 How to behave?:
Yes, be very modest and don't accept the compliment right away. If they keep insisting, you may eventually accept the compliment, but do so also very modestly ("oh, if you think so, thank you" or something
2008-07-16 Cherri Blossom:
Cherry blossom viewing is very popular in Japan. There are even "forecasts" that the Japanese will use in order to see the blossoms since some only bloom for a couple of days. Groups may have parties
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