I enjoyed this excerpt. I love reading about other people's cultures and practices and how they affect their everyday lives in a Christian-centric America. Just by Jessica's mom saying "Remember to say thank you to everyone who works on the airplane. And to insa with a bow to everyone who works at the company. And to give a small smile to everyone who works at the bus and subway stops," and her dad saying "Jessica, don’t spend money frivolously like on eating out and shopping. And stay out of trouble. Don’t bring needless attention to yourself. Don’t walk anywhere alone. And only buy toilet paper on sale. Better yet, roll some up from the office bathroom and take it home with you, but make sure no one notices," I know I'm in for a different way of living and how much money matters in their culture.