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New Yorkers Are Notorious for Bungee Compliments

Woman: That's the nicest thing anyone's ever said to me!
Man: I take it back.

–26th St & Park Ave

Overheard by: Rose Fox

  • Posted on February 4, 2010
  • Comebacks, Compare/Contrast, Compliments, Men, Murray Hill and Gramercy, Women, Words
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