Eight short stories including "Dr. King's Refrigerator" in which Dr. King realizes many of the cultures of the world are amassed in his own refrigerator and kitchen. "Executive Decision" places the reader in the position of selecting from two qualified candidates for a job: a white woman who is forthcoming, funny and relaxed; and a black man who is serious, formal and guarded. In "Cultural Relativity" Felicia is engaged to an African man who claims his custom is not to kiss on the lips.

Johnson is an accomplished short story writer. This collection is gentle, sly and entertaining. I used it as bedtime reading. It was a great way to transition into the comfortable night. ( )