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Really? You wear your shoes when you visit their apartments? You use a knife and fork at every meal? That's way too American for me when I'm here. I have tried to adapt to this country by taking on their customs where appropriate.
I have encountered Americans in Okinawa who were proud to own a bed, and made a point of "living like an American." After all, isn't that why a person travels halfway around the world? To pretend they're at home? Actually, now that I think about it...
I have encountered Americans in Okinawa who were proud to own a bed, and made a point of "living like an American." After all, isn't that why a person travels halfway around the world? To pretend they're at home? Actually, now that I think about it...