Shadowing Practice: The World Cup Secret No One is Talking About! (Japan Cultural Shock) - Learn English Speaking with YouTube
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If we're gonna send a special shout out here, it has to be the Japanese fans for showing everybody how to be the most respectful, amazing human beings ever.
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If we're gonna send a special shout out here, it has to be the Japanese fans for showing everybody how to be the most respectful, amazing human beings ever.
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So for those who don't know, it's quite common in like many parts of Asia, but after the fans are done with the game,
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or the game's done, the fans will clean up the stadium themselves.
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Clean up after themselves.
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So a lot of people were shocked, because this is the first time the World Cup is like in America for many people at their age.
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You're seeing your first World Cup.
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People were shocked to see the Japanese fans.
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Did you see this?
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Oh, yeah, I'll try and find it.
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Bring their own trash bags.
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They clean up the stadium.
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Even the Japanese players go and clean up the dressing room of the opponent.
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And folded everything.
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Oh, yes.
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Oh, the opponent.
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No, I mean of their own.
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Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah. That part.
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Yes, yes, yes.
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So they clean up their dressing room.
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Yeah, Trevor, what's in the tab?
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Let's put it on the screen there for us.
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Put it on the screen if you don't mind, man.
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They clean up the whole city or just a section?
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No, the whole city.
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The whole city.
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Where they were sitting, yeah.
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Where they were sitting.
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The section where they're sitting.
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Yeah, yeah, yeah.
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That's pretty crazy.
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Yeah, they do it.
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I'll actually send you.
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Oh, that is so un-American.
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Did you see Jameis Winston, the Giants quarterback, joined them?
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Yeah, he did, actually.
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He joined them.
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Isn't he like a first-round pick?
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He's a quarter...
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He's like an NFL star.
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Oh, nice.
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But he was so moved.
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Who does he play for?
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Giants.
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I think Giants, yeah.
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I saw that and it was amazing.
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It was properly...
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I'm gonna send you...
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Hold on, Chad.
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I'll send you all of these.
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I'll send them to the control.
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And also, you have fans in wheelchairs also going and cleaning.
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Yeah, fans in wheelchairs are also cleaning.
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Yeah, Jameis. So nice.
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But now, people say it's nice.
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If anyone should get a pass.
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People say it's nice.
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It's a fan in a wheelchair.
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People say it's nice, but I beg to differ.
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I think it gives other fans a bad name.
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Wait, Joe, how do you pick up trash while you're on a wheelchair?
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Because your hands still work.
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Show it.
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Yeah?
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I don't know whether this is politically correct.
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Then how do I push myself to the trash can?
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No, because they get a wheelchair.
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Joe, Joe, do your wheelchair.
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Yeah, do the wheelchair.
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Yeah.
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Hey.
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Hey.
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Hey.
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It's a bit of a ski, high rock ski wheelchair kind of thing.
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That's how he got injured.
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Bubs.
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Oh, man.
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Oh, man.
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I think the Japanese fans are giving other fans a bad day.
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It's not.
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No. No, no, no. They don't give them a bad day.
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Compare and contrast them with New York.
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Yeah.
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You are hated with New York fans.
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We'd be like, hey, get that from me, bro.
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Get it?
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Hey, you missed these cups.
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Oh, Ryan sent us something.
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Ryan sent something.
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Hey, Eugene, how are you doing?
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Oh, here.
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So it's for you, actually.
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Read it out.
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Hey, Eugene, how are you doing?
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Tell everyone I say hi.
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Please ask Trevor, I'm still getting the money I spent on the chat pack.
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No, no refund.
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It goes to the wheelchair pad.
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Oh man.
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This is so funny.
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This is so great.
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It's funny, the chat's like, I feel like the money keeps increasing, but you see there, so those are the bags.
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Literally they came with their own bags.
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They bring those bags.
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Yeah, so they have fan bags that have the Japanese Federation insignia on it.
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And then they clean up the stadium after the match.
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And every game.
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And then every player, every fan takes a bag, checks it in at the airline, flies back with the bag.
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They don't live trash behind.
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Gets to the airport, checks out with the bag.
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What kind of money you get for American garbage?
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And when they get to the airport, they ask them as they're checking in, did anyone else pack your bag?
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Yes.
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No. No. Then they take the trash back home, land, get in a cab, get to their house, open the door, greet their children, show them what they got for them in America,
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and then, yeah, Yeah, take out the trash next week, Thursday.
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You know, he jokes about this, but when we were in Japan, it's very close to this.
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Yeah, because where are you gonna throw the trash away?
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In Japan, they don't, like, most parts of Japan, you don't...
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You take the trash home?
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Yeah, you don't throw trash in the streets.
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Oh, wow.
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You take your trash with you everywhere you...
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Like, so if you're out and you buy ice cream and you buy snacks and whatever, you take your trash and you take it home with you.
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Oh, it's like having a dog.
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Yeah, I can't get over that.
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You gotta get rid of it.
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In New York, people picking up their dog poo, though.
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People in New York are picking up their dog poo.
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Some don't, but most of all, they're a few people who don't.
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Trevor, is it possible to show the dressing room?
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Oh, the dressing room?
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Let me try to find it.
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I'll try to find the dressing room.
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Hold on, hold on.
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Yeah, like, they go, just sign the dressing room.
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Yeah, Japanese dressing room.
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The pictures are like.
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I've got a log on here.
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Why?
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Would you do that if you had a dog?
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Yes!
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Have you seen New York City when, were you here during the- World Cup, World Cup.
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Oh yes, when they found, yeah?
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When like the streets were full of dog poop just cause people for some reason thought it snowed
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and it would what, melt?
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No, but here's a picture.
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That's how they left the dressing room as well.
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The kids are like, yeah.
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They took their farts as well.
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Everything, bro.
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Everything.
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They bag their own farts.
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Have you heard?
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You could see a little tape on the wall where they clapped stuff.
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Cedric, do you know?
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They're good.
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Cedric, Cedric, do you know that the Japanese players bring their own fart bags?
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Nice.
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They give their farts.
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They don't leave anything behind.
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Nothing, nothing.
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i wish i wish i wish i wish i wish i
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wish i i wish i i wish my team's dressing room
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but i i i guess you can't see i genuinely
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but like yo for real man shout out shout out to the japanese fans shout out to the japanese team
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so if you ever
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and also like you know what it would be it would be uh it's more impressive to me
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because they're also a good team if they were terrible and
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that i'd be like yeah you should they're overcompensating yes no no
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because i'd be overcompensating yes yes If you're terrible and you clean up after you, I'd be like, I know why you do this.
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No!
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But the Japanese team is fire.
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Yes.
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And they clean up afterwards.
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Yo, fire, fire, fire, fire, fire.
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You should always get a Japanese roommate.
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Fire, fire, fire.
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Yes, yes.
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If you're sharing, yes.
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So, Zoe, when the snow melted, you guys discovered a lot of surprises.
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Oh, wow.
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Oh, yeah, someone, yo, Simon, thank you very much for this.
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And Simon, this is a good, remember the throwback, they said in the last World Cup, they left behind origami swans as a symbol of thanks in the dressing room after.
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How many of the cleaning?
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Like, they folded...
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For the towels.
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Yeah, for the cleaners.
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No, no, they...
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Like actual origami, yeah.
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Yeah, for the cleaners.
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You see, they left trash behind.
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No, that's...
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Origami is art.
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It's like a banana on the wall.
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Back in the paper fall.
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Yo, uh...
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Context & Background
In the fascinating world of international sports, cultural practices often emerge that leave a lasting impression on fans and players alike. A recent conversation surrounding the World Cup highlighted the remarkable behavior of Japanese fans. Known for their remarkable respect and consideration, these fans showcased an exemplary cultural norm: cleaning up after themselves at the stadium. This practice not only surprised many but also served as an enlightening moment for viewers who were witnessing their first World Cup. Such gestures reflect deeper societal values, making them ideal lessons for English learners interested in cultural nuances.
Top 5 Phrases for Daily Communication
- "Clean up after yourselves." - A common phrase used to encourage responsibility.
- "Show respect." - An important reminder of the value of respect in different cultures.
- "Join them." - Encouragement to participate in positive actions.
- "Bring your own trash bags." - A practical tip for maintaining cleanliness in public spaces.
- "That’s so un-American." - A phrase expressing surprise or contrasting cultural behavior.
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