Mike,

No offence taken by anyone on the list. Like Brian said. Somethings are
difficult to explain across cultures. I won't keep riding this horse as it
is getting off topic.

Gordon

"Mike Avery" > wrote in message
news:mailman.5.1116781281.15451.rec.food.sourdough @mail.otherwhen.com...
> <snip>
> I always try to understand (human) cultures other than my own, so
> sometimes I ask questions that seem offensive, though they aren't
> intended that way. I rarely try to offend, but when I am trying, it's
> not subtle (as with the recent note to DanW).
> <snip>
> Respectfully,
> Mike
>