Hi Tomeka - a complex question. From your description, I suspect your Mom may be a "Grown Wounded Child" (GWC). If so, it's not surprising she has trouble communicating (and thinking?) clearly, and accepting
Hi Emma - I'm puzzled by your question, because I suspect you already know the answer. To "create a positive impression," whomever greets Mr. Singh should be: respectful and courteous attentive informed
Hi again - you seem extremely frustrated and intense on trying to express your belief and be understood. I'm sorry, I can't answer your question. have no knowledge of what people in the countries you mention
Hello Tai, As long as you let him know in a respectful way, it will not be rebellious. Although he is a pastor, his behavior is unfair to you. One suggestion is to find an alternative. You can
Hi Albert - sounds to me like it would help if you both agree on (a) who "foreigners" are (foreign compared to whom?), (b) who "Western women" are, and (c) what "liberated" means. I think the issue is

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