According too our reading, winning is an important part of sports in Japan, but not as important another things, like growing as an individual and developing teamwork. For example, some parents send their children to dojos to take martial arts to learn respect and etiquette. I think we have something similar in America,
since some parents make their children join sports teams to build character.
Something that's different is how it carries into adulthood. The MLB player that was quoted in the reading complained that American players got angry and threw things when they did poorly, whereas this would never be acceptable in Japan. On one hand, the player is right; you shouldn't be damaging team equipment. On the other hand, being as noble as sumo wrestlers who can't show joy about their wins might be a bit too much. It's okay to be upset about your performance when your livelihood depends on it. It's okay to be happy when you win. America could learn a thing or two about being polite about it, though.
since some parents make their children join sports teams to build character.
Something that's different is how it carries into adulthood. The MLB player that was quoted in the reading complained that American players got angry and threw things when they did poorly, whereas this would never be acceptable in Japan. On one hand, the player is right; you shouldn't be damaging team equipment. On the other hand, being as noble as sumo wrestlers who can't show joy about their wins might be a bit too much. It's okay to be upset about your performance when your livelihood depends on it. It's okay to be happy when you win. America could learn a thing or two about being polite about it, though.
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