While teaching in Japan, it took an enemy to make me feel at home

Re:While teaching in Japan, it took an enemy to make me feel... by bobsman123 on Saturday December 23, 2017 @06:08AM (#15993769)

I have Indian coworkers who struggle with English, and on top of that we have 0 shared cultural background.

No media, no games, no shared experiences. It’s drudgery trying to come up with a conversation topic.

Game of thrones? Haven’t seen it. Latest games that came out? Don’t play them. Building an app? Nope no entrepreneurship. Dating? Nope arranged relationships, or no relationships.

It’s impossible and I hate every second I’m forced to deal with these people.

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Re:While teaching in Japan, it took an enemy to make me feel... by gooseus on Saturday December 23, 2017 @12:08PM (#15995043)

Jeez, must be real hard on you... while I'm sure they're delighted to be working with someone who only ever tries to relate to them based only on their own personal interests.

I have an idea, how about starting a book club with your coworkers in order to create a shared culture?

I recommend Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends and Influence People

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