<HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><FONT SIZE=2>I grew up hearing, "Jap slap" a lot. I didn't know the meaning, but I <BR>perceived it as a half-serious reaction to someone (While the speakers seemed <BR>angry, they would break into a laugh after uttering it.) Nevertheless, from <BR>the context in which it was used, I was sure of one thing: I didn't want to <BR>be the recipient! PAT</FONT></HTML>