After years have passed, I now read your words with fresh understanding of my two young college mates (Hiroko and Kaoru Toba 1967, 1969)———so polite, so refined (compared to this farm girl), so soft spoken, and much more that you describe regarding speech,language habits, culture. Most of which sailed past me without my then realization or connection.

Your words create a new dimension to my memories as well as to my take on cultural varieties. Really interesting. Thank you!