1996-1997 Rothberg Yearbook

D ear Rosie,
I can ’t stop thinking about those luxuries I ’ve left behind in A m erica, the
Jacuzzi, the C adillac, and the indoor sw im m ing pool to nam e but a few . I ’m
not sure that I can adjust to the prim itive w ay people live here. W hat should I
do? By the w ay, my nails are in com plete disarray, do you know o f a good
m anicurist?
My child, you are a typical product of America. It is about time that
someone put you in your place and pointed out just how spoilt a brat you
are. Many before you have survived this ‘primitive’ lifestyle, and I‘m
sure that you too can manage if you just put your mind to it. As for your
nails, cut them all off, it’s so much easier in the long run. W hen you
return to America you can always buy fake ones to replace them!
D ear Rosie,
I am w orried that the people here don’t like m e. N obody talks to m e and,
w hen they do, th ey ’re rude. W hat am I doing w rong? I try to keep a sm ile on
m y face, but it doesn’t seem to help. W hat should I do?
It’s time to stop smiling and get physical. In this world, elbows are
always more persuasive than the niceties of life.
D ear Rosie,
I am having problem s w ith the public services in this country. W henever I go
to an office I never get the inform ation that I need. Instead I leave w ith a
m igraine and aching feet. H ow does one cope w ith the bureacracy in this
country?
What bureacracy? Sweetheart, get yourself some aspirin, get yourself a
pair of walking shoes, and get used to it!