<mtfester@netMAPSONscape.net> wrote:

>    Louise Bremner <dame_zumari@yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> >> professional relationships, and I don't know all the nuances of Japanese
> >> culture, so rather than be the proverbial bull in the china shop, it would
> >> be better if I met strangers.
> 
> > I'm not sure I understand the logic of that. If your intentions really
> > are honorable, the parents of young single women ought to welcome you.
> 
> Hmm, you're not a parent of a young girl, are you?

Nope--but I was the daughter of an over-protective father, who'd scare
off any boyfriend I'd somehow manage to find for myself, but produce an
amazing selection of total non-hopers as partners for the few parties
he'd permit me to attend. I recognise the type.

BTW, I seem to have evoked you in another part of this thread...
inadvertently, I must add.

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