So here at HIF, the Nihongo Dake (Japanese Only) rule is in effect. We are sworn to speak only Japanese.
Naturally, there are many situations where it is really easy to accidentally speak English. Say, for example, when someone sneezes. The Japanese don't say anything when someone sneezes, but I'm always dying to say "Bless you!". Haven't slipped yet, but it's tough.
During the first week, I did say something in English accidentally. Suddenly everyone was looking at me like I had kicked a puppy!
Luckily people have relaxed a bit and the occasional slip-up is met with a giggle and a dramatically whispered reminder: "Nihongo dake!"
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