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Shhh, She’s Undercover

Woman: Are these Japanese dolls?
Employee: Yes.
Woman: Oh, are you Japanese?
Employee: No.
Woman: Are you sure?

–Union Square

  • Posted on March 3, 2016
  • Manhattan, Multiculturalism, Overheard Style, Stupidity, Union Square and East Village
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