An early lesson in differing cultures

“A nation’s culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people.”— Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948) Indian independence activist and writer.-----“So how is it pronounced,” she asked?“Su - BEAN,” I said slowly and deliberately. “The first syllable is pronounced like ‘uh.’ The last rhymes with ‘bean’ as in ‘beans and peas.’ And there is an ever...

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