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Entries in service (3)

Wednesday
Mar212012

“There is no local Brooklyn-bound service between 34th Street and Canal.”

There is no local Brooklyn-bound service between 34th Street and Canal.

You're riding the subway in New York City. The train conductor makes an announcement because the train isn't stopping at its usual stops.

There is no local Brooklyn-bound service between 34th Street and Canal.

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Wednesday
Mar142012

“What part of "no foam" do they not understand?”

What part of "no foam" do they not understand?

You ordered a latte at a coffee shop but asked for no foam on it. The barista gave you a latte with foam. You're annoyed, so you're complaining to your friend.

What part of "no foam" do they not understand?

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Saturday
Feb122011

“Time Warner Cable's customer service leaves much to be desired.”

You have had a bad experience when you called your cable TV provider to get help with a problem. You're on an Internet forum where people are discussing their experiences with cable companies. You write:

Time Warner Cable's customer service leaves much to be desired.

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