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Balalaika and bears: the influence of stereotypes about Russian culture on foreign students
Hello dear readers! Today we are going to talk about an important topic: stereotypes in movies. Movies have a big impact on how people think and what they believe about different cultures. However, some movies can make stereotypes stronger. This can change how we see different cultures and people in a way that isn’t real. In this article, we will talk about some stereotypes that we found in popular movies. We will also try to explain why these stereotypes are not true! This is especially important for foreign students who are studying the culture and language of another country...
Cigarettes in the Dark
I once knew a guy who touched a woman on the platform at Shinjuku station. Groped, maybe. He said he never meant to do it. Told me it was all a big misunderstanding. “Look,” he said, “it was a busy morning, and the train was running late, but the commuters kept coming, and we all got squashed together. It just kind of happened.” Later, after a few beers, he also said, “Look, okay. Okay. So she was beautiful, too. Gorgeous. And yeah, her curves were the kind of curves a guy like me admires. Covets, even...