For heaven’s sake, if you don’t know someone’s name, just pretend you …

Mindy Kaling
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For heaven’s sake, if you don’t know someone’s name, just pretend you do. Do that thing everyone else does, where you vaguely say, “Nice to see you!” and make weak eye contact. ✨ Mindy Kaling (2011). Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns)(Enhanced Edition), p.4, Crown/Archetype
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