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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...cried a lot," Melo says. "I came to a country so big, [and] I am from a little island," he says...

Author: By Robert K. Silverman, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Portuguese Restaurateurs Finds Lack in the U.S. | 3/10/1999 | See Source »

...Melo's discomfiture was enhanced by the New England winter...

Author: By Robert K. Silverman, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Portuguese Restaurateurs Finds Lack in the U.S. | 3/10/1999 | See Source »

...Melo went to work immediately, although he spoke no English...

Author: By Robert K. Silverman, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Portuguese Restaurateurs Finds Lack in the U.S. | 3/10/1999 | See Source »

...Melo's first full-time job was in a bakery in Inman Square. At first, he was ashamed to interact with customers...

Author: By Robert K. Silverman, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Portuguese Restaurateurs Finds Lack in the U.S. | 3/10/1999 | See Source »

...Melo, whose formal education ended at fourth grade, learned English gradually in his day-to-day interactions. While his spoken English is now flawless, he can only "write a little bit [and] read a little...

Author: By Robert K. Silverman, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Portuguese Restaurateurs Finds Lack in the U.S. | 3/10/1999 | See Source »

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