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The Japan America Society began in Austin. It dissolved because of internal conflict a few years ago and so a new chapter has opened this year, led by a gaijin. Perhaps this lady was part of the initial conflict and wants to see this dissolve too. Or maybe she's a bigot.

I will say that one of my Japanese friends was actually slow to come around to me practicing "Japanese" activities. She used to be polite, or even tacitly stubborn. It was really frustrating to talk to her about these activities because she couldn't accept that I new what I was talking about. She would sometimes adamantly refuse to accept my understanding, even when it was a simple matter of plant taxonomy. But after a lot of travel, and getting to know me in context to these activities, she has been very generous and encouraging. We love her as a part of our family.

Joanie, most of us have Japanese friends and do not want to malign them in the least. However there appears to be a certain reaction from some Japanese folks that we are barbarians and cannot do this or that. It is frustrating to say the least!

Cheers,
Jim

1-Jul-2005	#9
malhomme bonsaiTALK Master Craftsman Join Date: Feb-2005 Location: Austin, Texas USDA Zone: 8b AHS Heat Zone: 9 Posts: 814	The Japan America Society began in Austin. It dissolved because of internal conflict a few years ago and so a new chapter has opened this year, led by a gaijin. Perhaps this lady was part of the initial conflict and wants to see this dissolve too. Or maybe she's a bigot. I will say that one of my Japanese friends was actually slow to come around to me practicing "Japanese" activities. She used to be polite, or even tacitly stubborn. It was really frustrating to talk to her about these activities because she couldn't accept that I new what I was talking about. She would sometimes adamantly refuse to accept my understanding, even when it was a simple matter of plant taxonomy. But after a lot of travel, and getting to know me in context to these activities, she has been very generous and encouraging. We love her as a part of our family. Joanie, most of us have Japanese friends and do not want to malign them in the least. However there appears to be a certain reaction from some Japanese folks that we are barbarians and cannot do this or that. It is frustrating to say the least! Cheers, Jim