Fumbling Through the Mailbox

I've been getting some compliments lately on the post from October 22, "Yes, I'm Talking to You."

Amy was astute enough to point out, in a comment, that I'd be considered respectful in Pakistan for "averting my eyes" from elders.

The larger issue, were I to move to Pakistan (and with New York rent prices what they are, who knows?), would be the language thing.

To put it politely, I stink at other languages. I've always had a good ear for accents and such: I can speak French so well, at moments, that it impresses French people. Then they speak back to me, and I have no idea what they're saying. Most Americans could get by in France by reading signs and searching their iPhones for translations. My disadvantage in a foreign country would be considerable. Plus, there's the whole Jew thing.

So, thank you, Amy, but I think I'll stick to the Big Apple.

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