Work Like a Japanese
At the same school and same day where I taught Jeopardy (prev. blog) I was making small talk with an instructor.
"How was your summer vacation?" I asked her.
"Oh, great. I went to Cambodia and Vietnam for a few weeks with ABC-sensei, XYZ-sensei and R2D2-sensei. (not their real names.) How about you Kirk? How was your summer holiday?"
"It was ok, but a little short. I had a week off so I stayed around here and went swimming, fixed an old motorbike, and saw some friends."
"Oh? Only a week?" (This happens every time. People in the schools I visit can never remember that I work in an office that stays open even though they are on holiday.)
"Yeah, just a week. But I had a good time."
"Wow, you work too hard. You work like a Japanese."
Since I'm in the mood for tests here's a quickie:
**** QUIZ ****
Based on the preceding conversation, match the nationality with the ability to work like a Japanese.
LMNOP-sensei (Japanese) works like Japanese / took a long holiday to SE Asia
ABC-sensei (Japanese) works like Japanese / took a long holiday to SE Asia
XYZ-sensei (Japanese) works like Japanese / took a long holiday to SE Asia
R2D2-sensei (Japanese) works like Japanese / took a long holiday to SE Asia
Kirk-sensei (war-mongering American) works like Japanese / took a long holiday to SE Asia
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As an extra hint, remember this is the school I visit once a week (teachers there have 15-18 classes all at same location using same text vs. my 30 at various locations with various texts, ages, levels.) and I got to think of the 25 game questions (admittedly boring but hey I had no time) vs. the 5 each for the other 2 teachers (see jeopardy blog.) In addition, it's also the same school/day where the day started out with an argument between me and a teacher there (R2D2-sensei) because she was too busy to make any lesson plans and wants me to make them all because I'm "such a talented, experienced teacher." That way, I (Kirk) can do anything I want. So you see, it's actually for my sake that they are giving me their work.
Don't spend too long on the quiz, now, it's just for fun.
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