He politely shook my hand, thanked me for my thoughts and he went on his way.

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Needless to say, the manager must have seen drinks spilling on his customers the moment he looked at me and shook his head in dissent.

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He looked at me and shook his head.

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He gave me a solemn little smile and shook his head.

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