Students in the business class performed “keigo skits” as part of their project presentations.

Each group prepared a short skit centered around honorific language, making the learning process both fun and engaging. The presentation was hosted by two students and took place in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

The first team, “A Teacher’s Patience,” featured a teacher, a student who mixed up respectful and humble language, and another who didn’t use keigo at all. The audience couldn’t help but shout, “That keigo is wrong!” and the skit ended with a humorous punchline: “What matters most is the teacher’s patience,” which had everyone laughing.

The third group, “The New Employee,” portrayed a new hire who doesn’t use keigo, a supervisor who corrects them, and a tolerant company president. They even projected photos of offices and meeting rooms as their background, and their fully in-character performances left a strong impression.

The sixth group, “The Slightly Clumsy Bank Robber,” presented a beginner bank robber who mistakenly uses keigo and is told by the bank teller, “Please take a number and wait in line.” In the end, the “customer” turns out to be a police officer, and the robber is quickly arrested, keeping the audience laughing throughout.

The other teams also impressed with their creative props and costumes, showing how seriously, and joyfully, they approached the task. It was a meaningful presentation that allowed students to learn the essential skill of keigo in Japanese business culture through humor and performance.