[CraigMBecket]

By the way Vlad,

I once worked with a number of Russians, in Kazakhstan, I had, and believe still have, great difficulty with their sense of humor, especially their anecdotes, it of course was my problem not theirs. Just a slightly different outlook on life.

Humor and one's sense of it is a product of ones experiences, upbringing and the society in which you live. Having lived and worked in numerous countries and numeous different cultures has demonstrated stark differences in this regard over certain matters but also shown how similar we all are.

Craig.

Should also add I had great difficulty keeping up with their drinking, but learnt fast.