B1 – Intermediate
Japan beat Colombia in a World Cup game. After the game, Japanese fans cleaned up the stadium. They picked up their wrappers and food bags and placed them in large garbage bags they had brought with them.
Experts on Japanese culture were not surprised that this happened. They say that in Japan people like to keep places clean. It is normal for them to pick up trash off public spaces. They also are proud to be good guests. And as guests in Russia, they wanted to be respectful of their host country.
The US and other countries can learn a lot from this event. In US culture, it is not normal to clean up after yourself in stadiums, movie theaters or other public spaces.
The Japanese weren’t the only ones cleaning up after themselves. Senegal fans did the same after their game against Poland.
Discussion Questions:
- What can you say about this kind of behavior?
- Talk about a behavior Spanish are proud about.
- What do you know about Japanese culture?
4 replies on “Japan Fans Clean Up After Game”
1. What can you say about this kind of behavior?
I can say only one word: excellent. A culture from which we could all learn.
2. Talk about a behavior Spanish are proud about.
We have very good talent in science, art, sports.
3. What do you know about Japanese culture?
I know that they are very polite, clean and respectful of others.
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1. What can you say about this kind of behavior?
I totally agree and it is a clear sign of respect for the society and culture that you visit and that welcomes you. I wish everyone behaved like this always
2. Talk about a behavior Spanish are proud about.
I think our best quality is hospitality and open-mindedness towards other cultures
3. What do you know about Japanese culture?
For me, Japanese culture is an ideal of respect for others, cleanliness and order. Perhaps it can be objected that it is a society where personal feelings are repressed against those of others
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