English Language of No Import at Duane Reade

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It's clear from this sign, spotted on the door of a Duane Reade on 14th Street and First Avenue in the East Village yesterday, that pharmacy staffers aren't grammar and spelling all-stars. But they're great when it comes to customer service. Just fantastic. Writes blogger East Village Idiot: "Yes, folks? these are the people who you trust to fill your prescriptions. Be afraid. Be very afraid."
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