Today I was crossing a road by bicycle in Tsukaguchi when I passed a group of high school students that were crossing in the opposite direction. One of them looked at me, smiled and said “Smith” in Japanese. She meant “Mr. Smith”. I guess she thought I was Mr. Smith, which I don’t mind. The fact that she knew the name, which is also part of my school’s name, was great! With a smile, I answered “hello”. Some of them laughed happily because of my friendly response. It was a nice moment. I really like moments like those.
Derek Maeckelburg
Alex says
Nice posting Derek!
But….I thought I was “Mr. Smith”…at least thats how I’m often addressed in Horie and Fuse!
I know the feeling and its a good one when you’ve become a friendly fixture in your local community!
Moments like these bring a smile to your face!
jim says
Ummmm, I thought I was Mr. Smith! It IS good isn’t it!?
Derek says
Yes, it is Jim! That’s great guys! We are all known in our communities!
Derek Maeckelburg
Smith’s School of English Tsukaguchi