Sometimes we just rely on ad-hoc cultural literacy training. I wouldn't think that this sort of thing was necessary at a contemporary big-city newspaper, but I have always had a tendency to overestimate people. The following email was sent to everyone in my office regarding our upcoming holiday party:
Sometimes we just rely on
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