I would venture to think that many, many people who gravitate to this web site are "different" myself included. I don;t think nay of us have problem with your being "different." Speaking for myself, I just find it odd that living in this country you do not know the standard day/date/year of abbreviating a date. That's all. But I believe you and accept your answer and will move on. Thanks.
I apologize. i've had many bitter experiences on many different forums.
But i now consider the matter dropped.