Ahmed, 29
What’s the biggest romantic perk of working the counter?
Staying open late means you get the nightlife crowd; those girls are always friendly, but mostly it’s just nice conversation.
What do the following bodega meals say about a potential mate:
Yoo-Hoo and a granola bar?
Odd combo — sounds a little too sugary, but could mean they’re sweet themselves.
American Spirits and a Diet Coke? 
Sounds like someone’s trying to be classy, but is just going to be hungry at the end of the day. Doesn’t know what they want.
BBQ Boar’s Head sub and Mountain Dew?
Good appetite, very direct. Maybe too opinionated at times, but doesn’t fool around.
My girlfriend invited me on her family’s annual vacation, but we’ve only been a serious item for two weeks. Should I stay or should I go?
Oooh, don’t go. It’s way too soon. Two years I understand, but two weeks? Nu-uh. You’ve got to come up with a really good excuse though. I’ll leave that to you.
Splitting the bill — progressive or unchivalrous?
I can understand splitting the bill on later dates, but you better pay at the beginning. Agreeing to split the bill on a first date comes off like you’re forcing some kind of equality. But I guess that’s the way things work for guys these days.
I’m about to meet my boyfriend’s parents for the first time. How should I comport myself?
Smile, don’t dominate the conversation, and don’t try too hard.
What’s the most romantic bodega picnic I can assemble for twenty bucks?
Two sandwiches, two sodas, and use the rest of the money to bribe the weather into being nice.
I’ve always suspected bodega clerks to be wise and, in the case of the 2nd guy and his answer to the last question, weirdly funny.
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Jul 10 09 at
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