(英会話リスニングスクリプト)
Sumiko, an old friend of mine, spent the
last three years working for a Japanese bank in London.
She came back to Tokyo about two months
ago.
We got together last night for a drink.
She told me about some of the cultural differences
between living in Japan and in England.
One big difference is that very few people
in England carry a lot of cash; they write checks, or get
money from automatic bank machines whenever they need it.
She also said that she didn't enjoy English
food very much.
That didn't matter, because there are many
cheap Italian, Chinese, and Indian restaurants that serve
great tasting food.
It was also difficult for her to find clothes
for small women; she often had to buy children's clothing
and footwear.
Instead of using her hanko, she used her
signature at work and at the bank.
Sumiko said that she enjoyed her time in
London, but was also happy to be back in Japan with her
friends and family.
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