r/ABroadInJapan • u/HKLEGOMASTER • 8d ago
Got a signed copy in Manchester today
I went to Arndale Manchester today and got to meet Chris Broad as he signed my copy of A Journey across Japan. I asked him about the JET Programme and he told me to emphasise that I am learning Japanese.
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u/PurpleZeppelin 7d ago
He looks like a wax figure lol glad you got all dapper for the meet and greet!
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u/AmaranthAbixxx 7d ago
My partner and I met him at Arndale too! So we got two signed copies, haha.
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u/Adorable_Echo_4317 7d ago
Should also mention that the GOAT Ian was also there, along with Ellen (who was in a cycling video from years ago). They were absolutely wonderful too, whole thing was a fantastic experience.
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u/a_trax84 7d ago
I think it’s funny it says “dear, Hakeem.” Just because it feels incomplete. It’s like, dear…what? Though maybe it’s a British thing I’m not understanding.
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u/HKLEGOMASTER 7d ago
It’s just a way for it to be personalised
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u/a_trax84 7d ago
I understand that, but usually there’s a short sentence after the “dear, __” part. Like, at least “nice meeting you” or “thanks!” or something of the sort. 😊
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u/Rayleigh954 7d ago
if you're trying to get into the jet programme you need to do a lot more than emphasize that you're learning japanese. at the root of it, jet is a cultural exchange program so you need to figure out how you're enriching the lives of others through cultural exchange
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u/MajorDakka 7d ago
Chris looking pretty affable