I remember learning about Japanese culture in elementary school.
They taught us to say a few words, told us some Japanese stories, we learned how to fold Origami, and we got to try sushi and some Japanese candies.
It was one of those cultural-week things. It was cool.
Anyway, I remember at one point the teacher was telling us how every inflection matters when speaking Japanese, and that saying a word with the wrong inflection can turn it into a great insult.
I remember thinking, "Wow, it must be really hard to speak Japanese."
Only now, when I'm almost 45 years old, do I realize it is literally no easier to speak American English or any language for that matter.
Every inflection counts, every word counts. There are uncountable ways to insult someone, and indeed to be insulted, and the path to speaking (or writing) without unwittingly tossing out insults like candy (don't throw sushi, it's very messy) is a narrow one.
This is especially true when writing about something painful. I try (but probably still fail) to be sure when I write I [attempt to] take that into account.
So, anyway. I just wanted to say, that if I have said something to offend you, such was not my intention.
Just sayin, y'all be careful with that thur 'Murican English, it's loaded!
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