Two important japanese words.
Honne= person´s true feelings and desire. Real intentions, feelings, etc.
Tatemae= behaviour and opinions one displays in public. Diplomatic show of interest, concern, appreciation, etc.
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Women's Tatemae English: Yes = No , No = Yes, I'm sorry = You'll be sorry, We need = I want, It's your decision = The correct decision should be obvious by now, Do what you want = You'll pay for this later, We need to talk = I need to complain, Sure go ahead = I don't want you to, I'm not upset = Of course I'm upset, you moron!, You're so manly = You need a shave and you sweat a lot , You're certainly attentive tonight = Is sex all you ever think about? , Be romantic, turn out the lights = I have flabby thighs, This kitchen is so inconvenient = I want a new house , I want new curtains = and carpeting, and furniture, and wallpaper... , Hang the picture there = NO, I mean hang it there! , I heard a noise = I noticed you were almost asleep, Do you love me? = I'm going to ask for something expensive, How much do you love me? = I did something today you're really not going to like, I'll be ready in a minute = Kick off your shoes and find a good game on TV, Is my butt fat? = Tell me I'm beautiful, You have to learn to communicate = Just agree with me, Are you listening to me!? = [Too late, you're dead.] , Was that the baby? = Why don't you get out of bed and walk him until he falls asleep , I'm not yelling! = Yes, I am yelling because I think this is Important, The same old thing=Nothing, Nothing = Everything , Everything = My PMS is acting up, Nothing, really = It's just that you're such an *****.
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I found that in the web, hope you like it:
Women's Tatemae English: Yes = No , No = Yes, I'm sorry = You'll be sorry, We need = I want, It's your decision = The correct decision should be obvious by now, Do what you want = You'll pay for this later, We need to talk = I need to complain, Sure go ahead = I don't want you to, I'm not upset = Of course I'm upset, you moron!, You're so manly = You need a shave and you sweat a lot , You're certainly attentive tonight = Is sex all you ever think about? , Be romantic, turn out the lights = I have flabby thighs, This kitchen is so inconvenient = I want a new house , I want new curtains = and carpeting, and furniture, and wallpaper... , Hang the picture there = NO, I mean hang it there! , I heard a noise = I noticed you were almost asleep, Do you love me? = I'm going to ask for something expensive, How much do you love me? = I did something today you're really not going to like, I'll be ready in a minute = Kick off your shoes and find a good game on TV, Is my butt fat? = Tell me I'm beautiful, You have to learn to communicate = Just agree with me, Are you listening to me!? = [Too late, you're dead.] , Was that the baby? = Why don't you get out of bed and walk him until he falls asleep , I'm not yelling! = Yes, I am yelling because I think this is Important, The same old thing=Nothing, Nothing = Everything , Everything = My PMS is acting up, Nothing, really = It's just that you're such an *****. 
1 comentario:
Cuando conoces a los japoneses acabas automatizando este tipo de lenguaje, supongo que si uno tiene capacidad de adaptación incluso es capaz de utilizarlo, a los anglosajones les cuesta algo de trabajo, pero claro, como son los amos del mundo esperarán que sea el resto del mundo el que se adapte a lo que ellos hacen.
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