So, do you want a UK friend or USA? You indicate both, but go on to say you PREFER a British contact because they talk "cute"... Do you realize the Brits offend all other British around them when they open their mouths? Very few Brits can speak proper English without "butchering" it till it is almost another language. Also, I doubt USA folks will appreciate "playing second fiddle" to the Brits. Just a thought. If you can speak understandable English and are willing to help an American English speaking person learn to speak Mandarin, then I will consider your friendship an honor; if you don't mind the American style of English... - Russ