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Japanese Eikaiwa student not impressed with English teacher's ability to hold chopsticks

TOKYO, Japan (GTA) -- After attending farewell party for Gaba teacher Michelle Greenberg, forty-two-year-old housewife Mariko Wakai inexplicably remains emotionally unmoved by Andrew Jacobson's use of chopsticks.

Despite the fact that Andrew's ability to use chopsticks has been described as "amazing" and "inspirational" by Japanese businessmen, college students, OL, retirees, indie rock bands, hotel management staff, taxi cab drivers and numerous others in the past, Wakai stubbornly claims that Andrew is in fact "highly overrated" in terms of his ability to manipulate the traditional wooden Asian utensils.

"Andrew-teacher seemed to have an adequate control over his chopsticks. On the other hand, he's been in Japan for six-months already. What exactly should I do? Shower him with so many compliments? Heap praise on him simply because he can hold to chopsticks together and manage to push big piece of fish into his mouth?" Mariko asked. "While he could handle easy food, I noticed some difficulty when he tried to eat tofu from the nabe pot. And I am sad to say that he also dropped some butter corn on the floor. Am I the only one who pays attention to these things?"

Mariko's comments were rejected as being "out of touch" by other students supportive of Andrew.

"Andrew-sensei really did an awesome job using chopsticks. I know part of me wanted to grab the chopsticks and take them away before he accidentally stabs himself or a student in the eye. But, I was very impressed because he did great," explained Mr. Junki Ishihara, a student of Andrew's since December.

"Whether you want to call it 'erai' 'jyozu' 'subarashii' or 'kakkoii,' it was very exciting for us Japanese that night. Plus, did you know that Andrew cooks spaghetti after work sometimes? I don't understand what Mariko's problem is. Andrew-sensei!"

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