[Last Dakotan]

Apparently, Mr. So-and-So said that if I could make it, he could make it.

I've dealt with this too in my career. There is no more racist or condescending people than the Japanese.

[DUMBGRUNT]

There is no more racist or condescending people than the Japanese.

I do not know the speakers intent, but I have seen more than a few contracts signed that were way low; because of pride.

Including one, where the bid bond was OVER ONE MILLION DOLLARS, and there were intense discussions of eating the bid bond. Not a viable plan.
After much cyphering, it was thought that if all went well, out of pocket cost would be about the same.

Happens often.