I agree w/you, Victor......dude sounds like everything our ideals and values
decry. But the Japanese are noted for their courtesy and unflappability (is
there such a word or would the correct term be "poise"?) under
pressure/stress. Those of us from other origins may be noted for other
admirable qualities, but not particularly those.

I agree. And I just bet Tak is the epitome of "unflappability" and poise and
courtesy, judging from her posts!

Sherry