Letter from Okaasan;

Japan is a highly contextual society; you're supposed to understand when

people are unhappy with you. As an American, I couldn't always understand

when my host mom was upset with me. Japanese people are not confrontational

by nature, but my host mom compromised by writing me letter to tell me when

I was doing something wrong. I chose to show this letter because it's

really funny: my host mom was complaining about my smelly feet and telling

me to put my shoes in a plastic bag when I took them off after entering the

house. In my defense, walking around Tokyo in Monsoon season makes your

feet really sweaty and smelly.

Done