Naoko FUJIKURA
Department Kyoto University of Foreign Studies Department of Global Tourism, Faculty of Global Engagement Position Professor |
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Language | Japanese |
Publication Date | 2017/05 |
Type | Other research activities |
Title | "May I take your order?"-- Expressions for Hospitality English |
Contribution Type | Single author |
Journal | The Association of Teaching English Through Media Nishi-Nihon Chapter HP http://www.atem.org/kansai/ |
Journal Type | Japan |
Details | An article on the film "A League of One's Own" (1992) for Association of Teaching English Through Media Nishi-Nihon Chapter HP. Explained the differences between Japanese "Omotenashi" and American "Hospitality." Observed the cultural differences in expectations of the guests and customers and how they are treated in each country. Taking examples from the scenes from the movie "Waitress," hospitality English expressions and cultural differences were explained. |