Swaati thapa both of us seem to be near the Capitol Hill yet, I know so little although I scour the papers for any hint or mention of Nepal, Nepalese and yes Richard Gere. Obviously your boss is only human as she drinks and subject to a little exaggeration?? perhaps?? Also, I am curious...which democratic senator are you referring to? I am curious as there is only one lady with some clout - lol. Riten, good points and yes I am TOTALLY disgusted by the way some Nepalese refer to us as BHOTEs. Bhotes are from Bhot just as Nepalese are from Nepal and the word Nepalese should NOT be synonymous to any derogatory comment NOR SHOULD THE WORD BHOTE.