Sneak Peek into our Wednesday Workshop

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Facilitator:

let’s move on. which hand do you usually use to hold a drink, like from Starbucks or a café? Your right hand or your left hand? And is there a reason why you prefer that hand?

Participant1:

Compared to the last question, this one’s much easier to answer. In most cases, I hold drinks with my right hand.

Why? Because I’m right-handed.

Facilitator:

Oh, I see. So you’re not left-handed.

Participant 1:

Yes, I’m a typical right-handed person. Most of the time, when I have drinks at a restaurant or a fast-food place like Starbucks, I use my right hand.

Participant1:

Sometimes, though, if I’m holding something in my right hand, I’ll use my left hand for the drink.

Facilitator:That makes sense.

Participant 1:

Since I’m right-handed, I naturally use my right hand for most things. For example, when I lock my house door, I always use my right hand.

Facilitator: 

Oh, same here! It’s really difficult for me to lock a door with my left hand. My younger sister, on the other hand, is ambidextrous—she’s left-handed but can use both hands. I’m so jealous of that.

Alright, next question. When brushing your teeth, do you start with your upper teeth or your lower teeth? And why do you start with that part?

Participant 2:

I start with... my lower teeth.

Facilitator:Your lower teeth?

Participant 2:

Yes, the lower ones.

Because I feel like my lower teeth tend to have more food debris stuck between them.

11:54 Yoko MoriAh, I see.

Participant 2:

So, I focus on cleaning that area first.

Facilitator:Ah, that makes sense.

Participant 2:

But I also use an electric toothbrush.

Facilitator:

Oh, nice!

Participant 2:

It’s really easy to use, but replacing the brush head is expensive.

Ah, I understand.

Participant 2:

I really need to replace it soon.

Facilitator:

Yes, the brush heads can be pricey.But your gum health is important.I also use dental floss and interdental brush to maintain my teeth.

Participant 2:

Yes, plaque can build up, too.

Facilitator:

Alright, next question! When putting on socks, do you start with your right foot or your left foot? And is there a specific reason for that?

Participant 1:

Let me think... I usually start with my left foot.

Facilitator:

Your left foot?

Why?

Participant 1:

I don’t really know the reason. It’s probably just a habit I’ve had since childhood.

Facilitator:

Interesting. You’re right-handed but start with your left foot.

Participant 1:

Yes, when it comes to socks, I always start with my left foot.

Facilitator:

That’s unique! It seems comfortable for you.

Facilitator:

In my case, I wear five-toe socks because my doctor advised me to prevent worsening my bunion:外反母趾. Depending on which sock I pick up first, I start with either the right or left foot—it varies.Also, the fit around the toes can make a difference for me.

Participant 2:

Alright, next question!

When washing your face, do you start with your cheeks or your forehead? Is there a specific reason for choosing that area first?

Participant 2

When washing my face, I usually do it after waking up.

Facilitator:

I see.

Participant 2:

It’s tough in winter because the water is so cold. Honestly, I don’t want to wash my face with cold water during winter. Usually, I just wash my eyes first.

Participant 2:

I wash my eyes because it helps me wake up.

Facilitator:

Ah, so you want to wake up fully?

Participant 2:

Yes, exactly. I don’t do much more than that because it’s so cold. After that, I usually open the door and get the newspaper.

Facilitator:

Ah, that’s your routine.

Participant 2:

Yes, that’s my routine.

Facilitator:

So, in winter, you mainly just wash your eyes. 😅

Participant 2:

Yes, that’s right.

Facilitator:

 How was your Christmas Eve?

Participant 3:

It was just a usual day for my husband and me. We didn’t go out but bought a Christmas cake.

Facilitator:

What kind of cake?

Participant 3:

It was a strawberry and whipped cream cake.

It was very delicious!

Facilitator:

From what brand cake?

Participant 3:

Morozoff. I stood in line to buy it since I didn’t make a reservation.

Facilitator:

A fresh cake from Morozoff, I see. Strawberry and whipped cream, very classic.

Participant 1:

Was it a whole cake?

Facilitator:

Yes, she meant a whole cake.

Participant 3:

Not very big, just 15 cm in diameter.

Facilitator:

Ah, that’s a bit small but perfect for two people.

Participant 3:

It was a little expensive this year, about 3,200 yen.

Facilitator:

Cakes are getting pricey! Even a single slice can cost over 700 yen now.

Participant 2:

I saw a long line for cakes the other day!

Participant 3:

I was lucky; there was almost no line when I arrived.

Facilitator:

Lines can be contagious—once a few people join, it grows quickly!

Yesterday, I visited a famous bakery. Even for reserved cakes, there was a long queue. It’s tough to get cakes now.