Bit Of Friday Workshop

**Q: How was your experience volunteering at the Tokyo Marathon?**

**A:**

It was surprising to see how many non-Japanese runners would take off and throw away their windbreakers or jackets as soon as the race started. At the starting point, a huge pile of donated clothing quickly formed—it looked like a mountain! Japanese runners, on the other hand, didn’t really discard their clothes; many chose to carry them by hand instead.

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**Q: Could you share your favorite sound and your least favorite sound?**

**A:**

I love the sound of birds chirping—it’s very soothing. On the other hand, I can’t stand loud, disruptive noises. I also dislike it when there are too many people talking loudly at once; that kind of noisy chatter really bothers me.

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**Q: Have you ever noticed a big difference between a photo advertisement and the actual product?**

**A:**

This isn’t exactly an advertisement, but I’ve been disappointed when online English tutors look very different from their profile photos. Sometimes the difference is so big, it's surprising. On the flip side, when someone looks even better in person than their profile picture, it makes me want to talk with them more.