A repair man just came by. He was perfectly punctual. The second hand of my clock had just reached the 12 when I heard a gentle knock on the door. Very pleasant American sounding guy, so I just had to ask about his origins. Born in South Africa but raised in South Florida from the age of eight. When I told him that I was from New York, he commented on the culture clash that he felt visiting New York. The subway in particular threw him.
I told that him it's a mistake that BTs are so often directed to New York, and that in general it's problematic that OJ culture today is shaped by New York and Israel, as these are such intense places. It gives a picture of Judaism that doesn't have to be. He nodded in agreement. Maybe he was just being polite. After all, he is from Florida.
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