Kikuya Iwasaki (supergeisha) wrote,
@ 2014-01-18 22:40:00

Culture Clash
They had been in the United States for only a few days and while the sights were lovely and she had enjoyed the food far more than she anticipated, Kikuya was a little tired. Walking in Western shoes was different and made her use her muscles differently for starters, but some of the comments that had been made wore on her.

During a break in the day, Kikuya sat in a far corner of a Starbucks waiting for Amiko, contemplating what sort of treat she might get for Grogg as she sat.

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	supergeisha 2014-01-19 04:14 am UTC (link)
	"I worry that he will think that their misunderstandings is an insult to me and that it will upset him. I do not worry that it will change him or how we interact, but I worry about him not allowing himself to enjoy my gifts because of insult. This distresses me." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hotlittlehands 2014-01-19 04:16 am UTC (link)
	"I admit, I'm worried I'll have to tell him not to kill someone." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	supergeisha 2014-01-19 04:22 am UTC (link)
	"I worry about this as well. He should not be defending me, particularly not to lethal levels. It is not my honor in the way here. Why, why would they assume his feelings? I do not understand Americans. I never have." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hotlittlehands 2014-01-19 04:24 am UTC (link)
	"Now that Kikuya, I admit I would call an honest mistake." If a mistake at all, but Amiko's trying not to jinx them, to their own minds. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	supergeisha 2014-01-19 04:29 am UTC (link)
	"I suppose there is no accounting for a culture who thinks Memoirs of a Geisha is fact." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hotlittlehands 2014-01-19 04:33 am UTC (link)
	"They have their good points. Everywhere does." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	supergeisha 2014-01-19 04:37 am UTC (link)
	"Amiko-chan, these are the people who wear...skinny jeans?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hotlittlehands 2014-01-19 04:40 am UTC (link)
	"Not all of them! My family have taste ... in their own way." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	supergeisha 2014-01-19 04:41 am UTC (link)
	"I have met your family. I was under the impression that, despite being in America, they still strongly identify as Canadian and therefore have better manners." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hotlittlehands 2014-01-19 04:42 am UTC (link)
	"Well, yes. Aside from the Mets, of course. Good point." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	supergeisha 2014-01-19 04:52 am UTC (link)
	"Canadians are different than Americans. They also have exquisite maple syrup. Perhaps I should acquire some for Hajime-sama. I have been trying to explain various world cuisines to him." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	hotlittlehands 2014-01-26 04:40 am UTC (link)
	"If you want any recipe recommendations, whether for Canadian, Russian, or German, just let me know, and I'll call the right people." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	supergeisha 2014-01-26 04:44 am UTC (link)
	"I will have to remember that. I appreciate your assistance. I think that given our proximity to Canada at present I will start with the maple syrup. I think it may be easiest to explain." (Reply to this)(Parent)

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