15 November 2004 - Jakarta

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In New York City, it’s rude to look at a stranger. In Jakarta, another cosmopolitan city, it’s rude not to ask personal questions of a stranger. As the world gradually shrinks, we’re in danger of losing these beautiful cultural nuances that add so much to the richness of life. But don’t worry, George W. Bush has a plan!

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