@DrewDad,
Quote:, then you're probably doomed, anyway.
I disagree, Dad. I think the basic problem lies in the vast difference in approach to communication between those of the East and the West as we tend to be much more reserved, even interpreting the Eastern forthrightness as trollism or even bottery
In answer to Aki yes, as a white fella noting the chance passerby or occasional interracial newspaper flyer advertisement, looking back I do underestand, still often attracted to the woman of dark complexion though restrained by status as 82-year-old white grandfather (of white Better Half and offspring)
Wish I could be of further help but don't be discouraged by the responses of other participants unaware of our cultural divergence