[mousee09]

i think it really depends on the person. but i dont fully agree with the statement, i just going to add my personal opinion into the mix. going to university in kyoto the is alot of japanese people wanting to practice their english. it does from time to time get upsetting because if you explain that your interested in speaking in japanese, they tend to "disappear". but not all are like that of course. a met a few who would as least speak half english half japanese. just my 2 cents.