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Q: Some Japanese homes set a nameplate with a family name in front of the entrance. On the other hand, most homes in other countries set the wooden plate with only the address. Discuss both views and give your opinions. Write at least 250 words.
Between the 19th and 20th centuries, Japanese homes fixed a nameplate with family names. In other countries, most homes display only the address on the plate. In my perspective, the plate with the address is safer than the family name. This essay will explain the features of these displays on the nameplate.
On the one hand, there are several advantages to showing the nameplate with the address. First, people can keep safe. Most families do not show the family name on the nameplate. Thieves can easily spot that home by family name. But they may dislike tasks with elaborating. If some families conceal the family name, some thieves may quit that task because they have to spend a lot of time. Second, families can temporally lend their own home as their business. For instance, students can rent a room at a reasonable fee. As a result, owners can receive the house rent as one of their incomes.
On the other hand, there are also several meanings to show the nameplate with family names. In other words, calling family names each other contains respect. Some decades ago, typical Japanese families could bring up their children as members of the families. Some families could sustain their family name until the third generation at least. Second, the family name implies living families in that house (room). Some close neighbours can keep in touch with themselves. As a result, they can learn to help each other.
To sum up, people can show two types of residential information: family name or address. Overall, showing the nameplate with the address can keep them safe. Also, they can obtain other incomes.