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Barbers Lead In Talking Glasses and City Banter
A New York Times piece notes barbers rival other workers in wit as they chat with customers while cutting hair. Elevator operators and traffic policemen stir brief, brisk exchanges about small daily matters, with banter on delays, attire, and city life shaping routine rides and commutes. The piece highlights how frontline workers use concise, topical humor to connect with the public amid bustling urban life.
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