Fred Boynton When we were kids I borrowed some things. It was never ever theft! In each case I either told you... or was about to. Ted Boynton Positive thinking is fine in theory. But whenever I try it on a systematic basis... I end up really depressed. Ted Boynton You see, that's one of the great things about getting involved with someone from another country. You can't take it personally. What's really terrific is that when we act in ways which might objectively seem asshole-ish or, or, incredibly annoying, they don't get upset at all. They don't take it personally. They just assume it's some national characteristic.