Thread: Aikido Solution to a Cultural Collision
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Old 01-06-2011, 06:12 AM   #8
Josh Reyer
 
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Re: Aikido Solution to a Cultural Collision
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On the other hand, from a Japanese perspective it would be absurd to have me or the translator sit the closest to shomen.
I disagree. Although I do think this is a great example of conflict avoidance.
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