A nice moment while riding my bicycle in Tsukaguchi

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

Smith’s School of English Tsukaguchi

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3 Comments

  1. Alex
    Posted June 16, 2008 at 6:15 am | Permalink

    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!

  2. jim
    Posted June 16, 2008 at 6:27 am | Permalink

    Ummmm, I thought I was Mr. Smith! It IS good isn’t it!?

  3. Derek
    Posted June 16, 2008 at 7:40 am | Permalink

    Yes, it is Jim! That’s great guys! We are all known in our communities!

    Derek Maeckelburg
    Smith’s School of English Tsukaguchi

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