Hiroshima University's English Podcast

今週末のバレンタインデー（Valentine's Day）にちなみ、今回は日米のバレンタインデーについての会話です。日本のバレンタインデーは（最近は「逆チョコ」なんて言葉もありますが）一般的には「女子が男子にチョコレートを贈る日」とされています。またひと月後の3月14日には男子からお返しをする「ホワイトデー」もありますね。さて、アメリカではどのような習慣なのでしょうか。 今回お借りした素材 写真（バレンタインデーのチョコレート）：Wikipedia Download MP3 （18:30　10.8MB　初級～中級）*** Script *** (Slow speed) 02:55-05:05 (Natural speed) 14:55-16:35 Valentine's Day Scene: An American guy talking with his Japanese girlfriend about Valentine's Day. M: (Panicking) Tomoko, I'm so sorry! I just now realized that today is Valentine's Day! It completely slipped my mind! Look, I promise: I'll take you out to dinner this weekend. Just please don't get upset! W: Tom, relax -- you're in Japan! Valentine's Day here is completely different than the holiday you're used to in the States. M: (Off to the side) Whew, looks like I'm off the hook! But what does she mean by that..? M: Are you telling me that guys don't need to do anything for girls? W: In Japan it's the girls who give to the guys on Valentine's Day. M: Wohoo! I love this co