japan has diluted my pc-ness
i innocently approach the clinique counter in SC and inquire, “do you carry the derma-white line?” to the african-american sales-lady. she replies with only a questioning expression.
“i don’t know if it’s called that here, but it’s a whitening line – do you have one?”
“that wouldn’t go over well here.” she responds, straightening her posture and looking me dead in the eye.
then it hit me – IDIOT! “oh, you know it’s just a line that helps reduce sun spots, and stuff…” i stammer.
“we have a BRIGHTENING line” she lets me off the hook and moves to present the product line.
yep. i’ve been away a long time.
