Not long ago, finding a mate, or even a like-minded group of friends, was something that definitely happened in the "real" physical world.

FORBES: Reshaping Reality

Like Japanese using their newly accepted JTB card who brought back bags of Kent cigarettes, Coach bags, Dunlop golf clubs and Rolex watches in the pioneer days of Japanese tourism to the U.S. in the early 1980s, the cachet for Chinese visitors of appearing wealthy and successful to family, friends, and work colleagues is definitely also a factor.

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He was handsome -- still is. (Laughter.) He was definitely charming, talented, and as many of our friends know, very, very smart, right?

WHITEHOUSE: Remarks by the First Lady at a Campaign Event

But my understanding is that, for those who were here -- I have friends who were in Washington -- you could definitely feel it.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing