

Are Online Friends REAL Friends? | Trash Taste #28
Dec 18, 2020
The hosts discuss their discomfort with their own voices and the pressure of editing. They explore the lack of boundaries in online interactions and reflect on the nature of online friendships. A passionate debate about pizza crust ensues. They discuss the convenience of deliveries in Japan and the challenges of language proficiency abroad. They reflect on their years in Japan and the challenges of making friends. They also talk about their experiences with online friendships and dream travel destinations. Finally, they discuss their preferences for vacation destinations and the convenience of glamping in Japan.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Discomfort with one's voice and self-criticism
02:06 • 3min
The Pressure of Editing and Self-Criticism
05:24 • 15min
Boundaries in Online Interactions and the Discord Effect
20:21 • 2min
Exploring the Nature of Online Friendships
22:35 • 3min
Online Friends vs Real-Life Friends
25:16 • 13min
The Great Pizza Crust Debate
38:36 • 5min
Efficiency of Deliveries in Japan
43:54 • 8min
Comfort Levels and Language Abilities
51:53 • 2min
EJ Anime Store Products and Speaking Japanese in Daily Life
53:29 • 4min
Challenges of Maintaining Language Skills Abroad
57:18 • 13min
Reflecting on Time and Speculating about the Future
01:10:27 • 2min
Living in Japan and Making Friends
01:12:03 • 12min
Online Friendships and Dream Travel Destinations
01:23:53 • 5min
Comfort and Preferences in Vacation Destinations
01:28:51 • 12min
Camping in Japan: Glamping and Concerns
01:41:02 • 18min
Job Interviews and Finding Placements
01:58:34 • 17min