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LETTERS, Page 6Myanmese, If You Please
So Burma has changed its name to Myanma (WORLD, June 19). Well,
this certainly puts me in a quandary. When I introduced myself and
people inevitably said, "What?", I would reply, "You know, like the
roadside shaving-cream signs." Then, when those began disappearing,
I would say, "You know, like the country." Instead of fighting it,
maybe I should just adapt and call myself Myanma.
Burma L. Wilkins
Hazelwood, Mo.
Upon reading about Burma's new name, I told my Myanmese cat,
who remained indifferent. My wife's Myanmese jade bracelet looks
the same. And have you seen any Myanma Shave signs lately? Maybe
some things should never change.
Jim Gleason
Liberty, Mo.