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[00:00.00] Masumi.
[00:02.01] I must say I really like the topic of your research.
[00:05.38] It combine" humor,"" culture" with" translation", especially the case when humor is lost in translation between two diverse culture.
[00:15.09] You have a very good start, and I hope you are really enjoying the process of your project.
[00:20.16] Thank you, Professor Coleman.
[00:22.00] I do enjoy the project.
[00:24.25] I 'd like to use this tutorial as a feedback session for your preliminary findings.
[00:30.07] Masumi, tell me why did you choose humor and culture as your topic?
[00:35.17] I think the best way to establish good relationship with someone is to laugh with him.
[00:39.50] However, the same joke works quite well in one culture, but not in another.
[00:45.16] As Japanese, I have noticed a lot of cases.
[00:48.23] You mean the difference arising from American culture and Japanese culture?
[00:52.52] Yes.
[00:53.59] Could you give me an example that you have noticed?
[00:56.56] Typically, an American public speaker would break the ice with the audience by an anecdote or a joke.
[01:02.37] And when we Japanese see anyone doing that, we more or less conclude that the person is not serious.
[01:10.45] Yes.
[01:11.09] It is a very good example of the fact that in terms of cross cultural communication, humor is interpreted differently.
[01:19.00] In your research, you also need to make dear what kind of humor is in the context of Japan.
[01:25.32] We do exchange jokes or lighthearted remarks, but all these are done at a very private and personal level.
[01:31.55] You never hear a Japanese prime minister beginning his state of nation message with a joke.
[01:37.17] Does that mean you should leave your sense of humor behind when you visit Japan?
[01:42.20] I do not think so.
[01:43.57] We like the story about how you tried to speak Japanese, but have failed.
[01:48.11] That's a humorous situation and Japanese hosts will react positively.
[01:52.35] That could be categorized into" self depreciation" in your paper.
[01:56.14] It is a very important part of your tradition.
[01:59.19] How do you connect" humor" and" culture" with" translation?"