Made in Italy by artist.

I had to by some new jeans so I went to a members only shop in which I belong. In the men's section I met an older man well over 70 who wore a pair of thick glasses and a warm smile. I asked him to show me some cheap jeans. His smile became much bigger. 
He said "Maido" in Japanese. He then sold me three pairs of expensive Italian slacks and matching jacket which according to him were made just for me in Italy. My credit card was totally nuked.

If you are in Osaka be careful of senior salesmen with warm smiles.

~Tim~

今週のワンポイント英会話 第590回 〜In the sticks. 〜

In the sticks. = In the country side.

田舎。

A lot of dwellers prefer to live in the sticks after they retire.


動画はこちら
http://youtu.be/NrUY07SbBFM

今週のワンポイント英会話 第589回 〜Bi-cultured. 〜

Bi-cultured. = To be of two races.

混血。

My children are bi-cultured. 
(NOTE :  Many Japanese people call people of two cultures "HALF".  This is rude.  Bi-cultured is more acceptable.)

動画でチェック
http://youtu.be/HpP2Z8sFH0o

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My father's saying.

My father was a traveling salesman in New York. He always had something humorous to say to his customers. When he was asked about his business, he would reply.

"Business is like sex. 

When it's good, it's good or it's very good but when it's bad, it's still good."

~Tim~

今週のワンポイント英会話 第588回 〜The five seconds rule. 〜

The five seconds rule. = If some food drops on the floor and it is on the floor for less than five seconds, it's OK to take it from the floor and eat it.

5秒ルール

If I'm eating a slice of cheese cake and a piece drops on the floor, the five seconds rule applies.

動画で詳しくチェック
http://youtu.be/yuAjt2FlUhU

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今週のワンポイント英会話 第587回 〜To put on your big boy pants.〜

To put on your big boy pants. = To act like an adult,to be strong.

大人になって。強くなれ。

Don’t be afraid, put on your big boy pants and go for it.

動画で詳しく
http://youtu.be/pWShn-ebKMQ

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