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jbradfor (Offline)
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02-25-2010, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Sashimister View Post
Wondering if the OP seriously expects to learn food item names before he has eaten and is familiar with what each item looks and tastes like. If you aren't using your senses (see, smell, taste) in mastering these terms, it will be a very tough challenge.
Agreed, it is somewhat challenging. I already know a good number of them (those common at Japanese restaurants in the USA), but others are new.

OTOH, I don't really have much of a choice. Learning them after I return isn't going to help me when traveling. Plus, I'm unlikely to order it if I don't know what it is, so I won't ever get familiar with it.
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