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Originally Posted by Hatredcopter
Well then how do you know you "LOVE" Japan if you've never been there?  |
Quoted for truth.
The term you're looking for is "weaboo". If you act like a maniac and slobber every time you see an animoo or mango character, you fall into that category. If you just like the culture and want to learn more, I think you're safe.
The main point here is that you need to respect someone's culture if you want them to respect you. I've met Europeans and Asians come over here to the States who are perfectly friendly and interested in adapting to my culture and lifestyle, to which I reacted with pleasant surprise and enthusiasm. You can expect a similar reaction if you go into another culture with a modicum of respect.
I've also met foreigners who've come here, asking me where my gun is since all Americans have a small arsenal in their closets. They're the ones who get the stink-eye and muttered insults. See the difference?
Also, if you categorize yourself with a specific subculture, in this case "otaku", expect to be treated by the general public as that subculture would normally within whatever culture you're entering. I think in many ways, otaku in Japan aren't exactly popular.
I still can't wrap my head around the idea of "LOVE"ing a culture/country you've never visited. I suggest taking a class on societal issues in contemporary Japanese culture, as well as a cross-cultural psychology course. Only then will you really be armed to even begin to an educated assessment. Japan has a LOT of problems, so if you only look at one particular aspect (animoo, mango, fewd, and games, for example), you're not paying proper respect to a culture as a whole.
Just my ¥2.
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i'm afraid that people will think of me as a complete idiot..
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If you act like one, they will. If you don't, they won't.
