Ms. Cadres,

I've sent all my notes from, well, everything. You now have copies of all my files, clippings, books, and notes. One thing that I think you should definitely change as soon as possible is your mannerisms. Work your way up to the hard stuff. Maybe you should probably start with the tea ceremony practice because it will take the longest. A tea ceremony is a choreographed ritual of preparing and serving a bitter tea called Matcha. Because the tea is so bitter, candies are usually served as well. This ceremony is NOT about the tea. It is about good manners and honor. Learning this should teach you the basics all Japanese believe in: harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility. (Miller par 2) You can practice with anything. Drape a scarf over your arm and work on keeping it out of the food and tea. I wish you the best of luck and if you have any questions please e-mail, call, or write me. Good luck on your research and keep in touch.

Sincerely,

Arthur Golden