ReadOasis Step 2

When Steve met Mariko in Tokyo, he was in for a surprise. She shook his hand. She smiled. She spoke with confidence in a big voice. And she gave clear and strong opinions. They ate lunch at a sushi place. Mariko smiled and said, "I hate American food! Too much butter!" Then she laughed out loud and smacked her hand on the table.

Steve's eyes opened wide. He asked, "How long did you live in America?" Mariko replied, "Never! I have lived in Japan all my life. And I've ne...