RED MESA, ARIZONA, NOVEMBER 14, 2003 – A Navajo grandmother, who could not speak English, poses for a picture outside the Red Mesa Trading Post in exchange for a cup of coffee. Many Navajo elders speak only in their native language, and their children and grandchildren act as interpreters. It is customary to always ask first before taking a photograph of the Navajo people, or Dine as they call themselves, and a gratuity is expected. Long exploited by the Anglo culture, the Dine (which literally means “The People”) may seem standoffish at first, but laughter is one of the best and most universal ways to gain the trust of this shy and peaceful people. Visitors to the reservation are asked to respect the privacy and property of the inhabitants. (Betty E. Cauler/TMC)