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[evidentiary]

Correct. My English has always been very good, so most people can't tell, I suppose?

[sunnyspot]

That isn't a bad thing, is it?

I've had an interest in the language since I was young, so it made sense for me to study here. We probably have some things in common.

[evidentiary]

We moved for my parents' jobs at the time, but I chose to stay after they moved again two years back. I don't disagree that we probably have some things in common, however. At the very least an interest in languages?

[sunnyspot]

I see. There's definitely a lot to offer here.

Um, have you ever learned any other languages, then? Aside from English and Japanese (?), I mean.

[evidentiary]

German and French. And yourself?

[sunnyspot]

Oh, um. I actually have trouble hearing, so I know Japanese Sign Language, and I'm learning American Sign Language now.

I'd be interested in learning more languages, but I already have my hands full. German and French are beautiful languages, though.

[evidentiary]

Oh, I see. They're quite different in some respects, aren't they? Although I don't know personally so much as secondhand.

Perhaps after you've settled the others you're learning. After all, lives have time to spare...generally speaking.

[sunnyspot]

There are some similarities, but it's easy to mix signs up. I don't have to sign much outside of class, though, since I don't really know any deaf people here.

I can't say that I don't want to, though. I guess I really do like languages after all.

Sorry, I don't mean to talk so much about myself. I'm not sure what kind of questions I should ask you.

[evidentiary]

It's not like I mind. If I did, I wouldn't have kept responding...? And I did ask about most of those things, you know.

But it's a little hard to know what to say about oneself, isn't it?

I like mystery novels, if that helps.

[sunnyspot]

That's true. I'm still not used to opening up like this, I guess. Sorry.

Mystery novels are interesting, though. I like reading, but I'll admit it's not my go-to genre. Do you have any recommendations?

[evidentiary]

Why not start with the classics? Murder on the Orient Express isn't a bad starter.

[sunnyspot]

Oh, I've heard of that one. I'll check it out the next time I'm in the library and get back with you. Sound good?

[evidentiary]

I'm looking forward to it. Of course, if you have a suggestion for whatever genre, I'll also read that in return?

[sunnyspot]

I'll let you know when I come up with something I'd want to recommend. I'd rather read that first and get an idea of something you might be interested in.

Thanks.

[evidentiary]

Anytime. I'll speak with you later.