citrus

'sit properly',he said.'it doesn't look nice,especially for a girl'
'especially for a girl', i thought.

he reminded me of things i used to know. things like propriety and conservatism. a way to sit, a way to eat.no books at the table.wishing elders and nuns, pleases and thank yous.

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my manager taught me to sit that way. the most comfortable way in the world.