Weirdos in Wadayama

Marlene and Aaron's misadventures in Inaka, Japan

Monday, April 16, 2007

Necessary?


I was sitting at my desk, diligently working. A knock was heard, followed by an "excuse me for interrupting." A student walked by. Then another. And another. Intrigued, I turn to look. An entire 1st year class was being drilled in the proper manner to approach the teachers' room:

1. Knock
2. Enter and bow.
3. Loudly pronounce "Excuse me for interrupting."
4. Close the door behind you.
5. Walk the length of the teachers' room, all the while noting where their homeroom teacher's desk is.
6. Before exiting, turn to face the room.
7. Pronounce "Excuse me for having interrrupted."
8. Bow and exit.
9. Close the door behind you.

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