I went to Ross in Hawai'i and I bought shoes so that I could be presentable when we met the government officials. I was very proud of myself for taking this initiative as (for some odd reason) the office actually thought I didn't own a pair of shoes and this was a common thing for people from Hawai'i. Well, this morning I put one shoe on with to no avail then I spent 20 minutes (literally) trying to put the other shoe on...that's right, it was a different size shoe. I think Damon Reyes even saw me try it on and yet, alas, circulation was being cut off to my foot (and I couldn't even get it on).
On that note I put on my slippers and went to work. As they had originally thought I didn't have any shoes, it was not a problem when I had slippers and once I explained the story they actually thought it was really funny. I spent the morning preparing omiyage and working on the presentation, then before I knew it, it was time to go meet some important people.
Now, when I say important people, just so that you know...I don't just mean bosses of big business...we met people who were at the top of the Education Board, International Affairs, and even the Governor! It's such an interesting formality that I've never experienced:
Every office we went to we were served tea (except the Governors office where we were served Orange Juice, probably since Ehime is famous for its oranges). I don't think I've been so nervous for a very long time...but as it would turn out, we were told we did very well. I'm not sure if that's what they're culturally trained to say...but I think I'll take it.
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slippers and all! wonder if the mouse would let you get away with that one? wish i could.
ReplyDeleteI can't ask for forgiveness for anyone, as it would have it however, that was just the way the cookie crumbled. Everything that can happen..happens to me. aiya~
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