The Perfect Foreigner in Japan | Conbini Cult Ep 46

Most people visiting or living in another country want to do their best to learn about and respect the culture, and to get along with the locals, right? When does the quest towards being an ideal foreigner go too far....like hating on fellow foreigners? At the end of the day, we’ve all got a little pick me in us, don’t we? Got questions or want to share your story? Send us an email at [email protected] - @franklinthewomanCheyenne - @lostwithlowWords mentioned/useful words外国人 gaikokujin - foreigner偉い erai - admirable, great, importantはじめまして hajimemashite - nice to meet you日本語 nihongo - Japanese language 日本 Nihon - Japan和式トイレ washiki toire - Japanese style toilet (squat toilet)田舎 Inaka - countryside逆 gyaku - reverse, opposite 担当 tanto - (person) in charge of somethingReferences:Time stamps00:00 hello/life updates4:06 what’s a pick me/last samurai 7:19 “why do foreigners in Japan treat others so badly?”13:23 no need to give up your entire identity 15:17 rationalizing xenophobia 23:43 IG poll responses 46:25 influencers ruining places?52:10 JLPT bragging53:31 reverse pick me55:03 last samurais 55:53 our own pick me confessions1:00:19 funny comments

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