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My gimmick was to say that I was a Californian. This worked quite well
and was often a convenient conversation starter.
<p>regards,
<p>Bob
<p>Ana Young wrote:
<blockquote TYPE=CITE>Right about the challenge, at least in English. ...
At
<br>least the Spaniards have a solution in their language.
<br>We're "estadounidense." I avoid "americana" when
<br>describing my nationality while there and use that
<br>handy word.
<p>The worst thing is to say you're from "America,"
<br>although most Americans use just that word when inside
<br>the U.S.
<p>Happy Christmas to all!
<br>Ana, from a very cold Japan
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