[The handshake thing is something Antonio learned quickly to substitute for his typical greetings from back home. (Apparently people in the States aren't as comfortable with the hugging and cheek-kisses.)
He's not really sure on what the protocol here is, though, so he continues with awkward small talk.]
Re: Little Tokyo
He's not really sure on what the protocol here is, though, so he continues with awkward small talk.]
"So, are you a transfer student, too?"