Appreciate you taking the time to read and write such a thoughtful response, Julia! Thank you for the reminder that not everyone is like the uninformed American Pentagon (hah, I love the way you put it). It's just unfortunate that my interactions have been with those types of people. We need more people like you who understand cultural nuances and just get it.
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