I forgot to mention Wakana's recent experiments in English. When I met her she would have easily fit into the stereotype of Japanese femininity. She was shy and soft spoken. Nothing negative or abusive ever came out of her mouth.

But then she visited my parents, particualrly my father.

Since then she has been trying out American foul language. Her favorite usage is "What the hell?" She also favors, "Son of a bitch!" and "Gadammit!" I am trying to teach her when NOT to use such langugae but she doesn't seem to take the lesson to heart.