THE QUESTION: G20: I came to the United States from Japan and have wondered why Americans use measurements such as the mile, pound and gallon. Is it true that after World War II, Americans recommended the Japanese use measurements such as the meter, gram and liter? If so, why? POSTED JULY 27, 1998 Yasu <nyasu@hotmail.com>, San Francisco, CA To respond …

THE QUESTION: G30: It’s my impression that many Americans buy handguns, and I feel that this contributes to the problem of crime on the streets and in homes in the United States. Is this an accurate perception, or do gun owners feel that drug addicts and poor people who need money are the main source of handgun crimes in the …

THE QUESTION: G40: Why do many Americans feel they are so “great”? They seem to think they are better than anyone else, but I feel many of the things accomplished there are by foreigners who come to U.S. universities. I love America, but sometimes the people seem cocky and unwilling to accept they are wrong or not as skilled as …

THE QUESTION: G50: I am from Japan and am curious about why Americans, who seem very worried about their health and prefer diet foods, eat such high-calorie meals, e.g. with Cokes, pizza, etc. POSTED NOV. 16, 1998 Yasu, 29, Asian <nyasu@hotmail.com>, San Francisco, CA To respond BACK TO TOP THE QUESTION: G49: I went to Europe two summers ago and …

THE QUESTION: G60: What is life like in Liberia? POSTED DEC. 9, 1998 Stephen S., 31, San Antonio, TX To respond BACK TO TOP THE QUESTION: G59: Why do Americans think Mexicans are taking over their jobs? POSTED DEC. 7, 1998 R. Garcia <abqteachr@netscape.net>, Albuquerque, NM ANSWER 1: That perception stems from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which …

THE QUESTION: G70: I am going to the Dominican Republic this summer and would like to know a little more about the culture, religion, food, currency and anything else you could tell me. POSTED FEB. 16, 1999 14, non-denominational <Provokesgirl@yahoo.com>, St. Louis, MO To respond BACK TO TOP THE QUESTION: G69: Why, exactly, do most American women feel it necessary …