On 9/19/05 9:02 AM, in article , "Frank
Reid" wrote:

Actually, most younger (40 and under) Japanese do speak English but are
too shy
to do so in public or to strangers. After a few beers they loosen up and
speak
English at least as good as anyone from the southern US. g

Which means you'll still not be able to understand them.

Oh, I don't know. Wayne K. called me last week and I understood a good
portion of what he said. At least I *think* I did... Decoder ring must
have been working.

B