Host Family
So I want to talk to my host mum. I want to say "I'd like to be a member of the family, what kind of things can I do?" but I'm too scared. Host families are supposed to be understanding and open to questions and feelings. But what if they are offended? I think they're offended by mum sending me Australian tea! (tea from home = I don't like theirs)
And I just realised, what if this is normal for them? I don't feel like I'm in the family, but what if this is normal for a Japanese family? Us Aussies over here comment on the absence of affection within families over here and how even family relationships can seem very ritualised.
I know I only have a month to go, and while I never expected this to be the time of my life, I was hoping for some happy memories.
And I just realised, what if this is normal for them? I don't feel like I'm in the family, but what if this is normal for a Japanese family? Us Aussies over here comment on the absence of affection within families over here and how even family relationships can seem very ritualised.
I know I only have a month to go, and while I never expected this to be the time of my life, I was hoping for some happy memories.