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September 17, 2012

Hooked on Phonics Worked for the Barista

Actual conversation had just now at the cafe between a customer and a barista:

"Can I have the with onion?"

"Sure. What's your name?"

"Guillermo." 

"What?"

"Guillermo. G-u-i-l-l-e-r-m-o."

"[long pause] I can't spell that. I use phonics."

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