Japanese Travelers to Learn U.S. Slang
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TOKYO — Hoping to prevent another tragic misunderstanding, officials plan to introduce U.S.-bound Japanese travelers to American slang.
“Back off,” “cut that out,” “get lost” and “hands in the air” are among about 30 expressions to be included in a new pamphlet.
The project came in response to the October shooting death of teen-age exchange student Yoshihiro Hattori in Baton Rouge, La.
Hattori, who went to the wrong door while looking for a Halloween party, apparently didn’t understand the command “freeze” by Rodney Peairs, the homeowner. Peairs was acquitted of manslaughter charges.
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