Quintessential LA coffee experience with @jacek  at GTA this am 

Man at GTA: makes uncomfortably long eye contact with an equally uncomfortable smile

Me: (smiles, rookie mistake) 

Man: are you from India? 

Me: yes 

Man: you look expensive 

Me: ….

Technowatermelon. Elder Millenial. Building Farcaster. 

nf.td/varun

Lol, that guy totally caught me off guard—had no idea how to respond! 200 $DEGEN

did you try tipping the guy degen? 
if you ever find yourself in an uncomfortable situation in these american lands just say "200 $degen" out loud and walk away

Will make sure to do that next time—sounds like a solid escape plan!