Episode 146: Name Suffixes and Requests - listening guide

1. What name suffix was used in the movie The Karate Kid?

2. What change in name suffix use does Mr. I talk about in this episode?

3. What is the first reason doesn't Mr. I like using -kun and -chan?

4. What are some examples Mr. I gives of situations where he wouldn't be the teacher?

5. What is the final reason Mr. I talks about for not liking -kun and -chan?

6. Where in Japan are they asking teachers to not use the 〜しなさい form as much?

7. Why does Mr. I think this is a good idea?

8. When does Mr. I think using 〜しなさい is probably still a good idea?