I am from China mainland,just married my American husband after dating 8 months.
He is really sweet and understanding! Here is the email from him today after knowing my driving ticket story.
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WELL, DEAR!
$240 bucks! No I am not mad, I know you didn't mean to do it!
At least you hopefully learned a good driving lesson, to come to a complete stop at a stop sign.
Be sure to put this in your "BLOG" and tell everyone how understanding and concerned your husband was about it, WELL?
LOVE
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Bad news ,I hope you don't feel upset as I am,my run stop sign ticket cost $240,maybe I have to cut half my food in next 3 months,and no new cloth Love
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