And clearly will be used for CP.

“but at least we’re not as bad as the US” is Canada’s unofficial motto.

Much of the discussion around New York Ninja is it’s rediscovery, and it’s a fascinating story. What I find even more fascinating is how they essentially knowingly made a so-bad-it’s-good movie, and isn’t ever supposed to work.

The other advice is solid, and I agree with it all as of this posting. I did want to focus on the money thing.

I think you should accept the money. Some people, particularly older generations, view money as sign of respect, and turning down is against their understanding of social protocol.

You could even use it to get her a nice gift (flowers, cards, gift basket, etc).