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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 1:26 pm
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Originally Posted by chatmax
When we get to their parents' house, would it be my job to introduce Patty to the rest of the family? Or do I leave that to Yoshi? Yoshi also happens to be the only one in the family that can understand English best.

At the dinner table, I'm assuming that Patty will sit at one of the table ends with Yoshi and Kenji beside her left and right. And myself, I'll probably be in between Kenji and another family member. Is that right?
Originally Posted by jib71
Having observed Japanese people getting tangled up in their own traditions, I would always seek out someone who is close to the situation to advise me on what's appropriate for that specific situation.
Originally Posted by valve bouncer
If I could pick out one bit of advice that succinctly sums up not only this situation but virtually any situation you may encounter in Japan, it's this.
Here's another vote for jib71's sage words.
It sounds to me like you're imagining that a minor molehill is going to be a snow peaked mountain.
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