Japan too. I just pretend I can't speak Japanese and speak English at them quickly, but politely....like a barrage though ...and continue as they apologise turn and go on their way. One time is was someone who not only spoke English, but someone I knew. Then I had to go back to the 2nd option, "I don't watch TV" and stop talking and blank stare back.Pretty sure they still have tv licenses in the uk ?
What a job!