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.


....and we prefer it so... of course, if y'all would simply quit moving
south. g

jeff (in *north* carolina)