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View Poll Results: Given the opportunity, would you wear traditional clothes in Japan?
I would wear traditional clothes 41 45.56%
I would just wear what I feel comfortable in 49 54.44%
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02-07-2010, 08:39 PM

I'm pretty sure I would... given I'd received the right indications to.
Though, someone--preferably a native--would have to suggest it of me first. I wouldn't take the initiative to do so if it wasn't necessary.

I am Asian, so the issue may have a different effect on me in the end.
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02-07-2010, 09:05 PM

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Oh, I thought you weren't a native English speaker but I see you are a product of the American School system. Makes sense now.
I only write like that for fun. There are PLENTY of people who write alot worse than that, make less sense, and show much lower levels of intelligence, I've seen it.

Also, excuse me if I can't write like a college student at age 14!


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02-07-2010, 09:16 PM

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I only write like that for fun. There are PLENTY of people who write alot worse than that, make less sense, and show much lower levels of intelligence, I've seen it.

Also, excuse me if I can't write like a college student at age 14!
No, but you do write perfectly well and coherently when you try; people appreciate that more. How about dropping the fake dumb act (is it to be cool or something? It's really not) and putting your point across more clearly? Some of your posts are really hard to understand.
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02-07-2010, 10:49 PM

Alright I'll be as clear as I can, and I appreciate the compliment.

I just dropped by to give evidence of my point of worse people out there in grammar, these people are probably older. I found this by accident while looking for a little help on an assignment.

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My Life Sucks- The kids I babysit have drooled, ripped or drawn on all of the cards and put the cars with the little people in the microwave!

I have no Friends- The cats have scratched and destroyed all of the DVDs!

I always owe someone- In fact I put two os in it!

I always ruin my clothes with Bleach!- The show is so dom suspensful I spill my grape soda on them!

But . . .I'll live.
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02-07-2010, 11:27 PM

It's quite fun to dress traditionally when going to a summer festival or hanabi. I have on a few occasions now, and I've rarely gotten a second look. When dressing in a yukata, or whatever, people seem to appreciate my enthusiasm and willingness to participate. Our school festival was one such occasion last year, as was a local bon dance, and of course the fireworks in Asakusa.

I'm sure I feel a lot less strange dressing up traditionally in Japan that many of the foreigner cosplayers I see at Harajuku and other places.
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02-08-2010, 04:47 PM

I don't see anything wrong with it, if the occasion calls for it. Then again, I'm half Japanese, so it probably wouldn't look too out of place.
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02-08-2010, 05:45 PM

I find kimono's rather comfortable most of the time if you don't have to do much. I have two and a couple of yukata, but have almost no where to where them except around the house.

But I think if given the option I would cross-dress in traditional clothes. The men's wear is more comfortable and practical.


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Crossdressing: EVERYONE wants to, NO EXCEPTIONS!


My Life Sucks- The kids I babysit have drooled, ripped or drawn on all of the cards and put the cars with the little people in the microwave!

I have no Friends- The cats have scratched and destroyed all of the DVDs!

I always owe someone- In fact I put two os in it!

I always ruin my clothes with Bleach!- The show is so dom suspensful I spill my grape soda on them!

But . . .I'll live.
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Crossdressing: EVERYONE wants to, NO EXCEPTIONS!
I absolutely have no interest in wearing women's clothes.
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I absolutely have no interest in wearing women's clothes.
I second that!


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