"Dan Abel" wrote

> Well, it's too bad. "Amanda" seems like a western name, but she isn't
> western, and seems to come from a culture where alcohol is not accepted.
> She also seemed unfamiliar with a lot of things. I have a lot of
> chinese relatives, and some have adopted western names, and some haven't.

Many do, some do not. If the name is really hard for westerners to say,
tends to get a shorter nickname. Also if of mixed parentage, may have
western name. (or may not).

> So, somebody dumped on her for being ignorant of western cooking. So,
> she dumped on him back.

Fair game there. I'd do the same if someone called me dumb for not figuring
out some shopping needs in Japan. I couldnt read the 'script' and went with
things I could see pictures of or see through the wrapper etc.

Lots of cleaning things that just had pics of bubbles and couldnt tell if it
was for dishes, clothes, or a wax for a clean floor (that one may have been
something like mop-n-glow?)

Frst time I tried to get kleenex, I ended up with a huge box of rubber
bands.

> I would suggest that we try to support Amanda, and hopefully she will
> get over her anger and be a productive member of rfc.

She will. Just give her time and keep her away from the worst (Sheldon)
sorts.