Questions tagged [cultural-appropriation]
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Is it appropriate for a non-Japanese person to wear a yukata when going to fireworks?
During the summer, many Japanese people go to fireworks or bonodori festivals wearing a "yukata":
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As a non-Japanese person going to such events, should I refrain from using a yukata? I'm worried it might be seen as insensitive.
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Appropriate response to someone mimicking my accent in a mocking way?
While it has been said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, it seems at times to go too far with accents. I have read several articles which suggest that it is natural for people to reflect or moderate their pronunciation to that of…
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Is it appropriate to adopt features of the dialect or accent of your ancestors?
My father is of Scots-Irish Appalachian-American heritage but I grew up on the East Coast of the USA and normally speak English with a Philadelphia/Southern New Jersey accent.
I have been interested in reconnecting with some of my roots by…
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Alternative to "you look tired"
Today I've learned that "You look tired" or "You look sick" is an insult, which is not in my culture - I'm from Korea.
Sometimes I want to express my worries for example
When some colleagues express their tiredness especially when they couldn't…
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Is it offensive for an American to use regionalisms when interacting internationally in business?
In my work, I spend a lot of time speaking with international colleagues from Asia and South America. I am from the United States.
The English regionalisms I notice in these countries can be surprising, and sometimes so frequently used that I find…
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