Reverse Culture Shock

There are two things what have been difficult for me to adjust to. First of all, American people can assert themselves and they always think more positive than Japanese. For example, when I lived in my house in Spokane, my RA used to do positive thinking even if she faced difficulties. If I was in her position, I must have been too anxious to do so. Also, I realized that American people was not shy like Japanese, and they expressed themselves without shame, so I was really envious of them. In addition, our teachers in MFWI often praised us, and it makes me want to try harder. In Japan, I think it is not so usual for people who are students are praised greatly, and also, they are not used to being praised by someone because almost Japanese usually don’t have their confidence. However, I prefer American style to Japanese one, so I wanted to stay Amarica a little longer. Second, I didn’t feel much stress while taking classes in America. For example, when I was taking classes, my teachers were always bright and they were telling some jokes, and also, they were playing songs and gave us some candies, too! I was really surprised for that because these things are so unusual in Japan, but the classes were very fun, and I enjoyed learning English than doing that in Japan. In conclusion, it is difficult for me to adjust these things, but I had a really great time in America, and I believe that these culture shock will bring me new value.