I am writing while waiting for my turn at the barbershop.
For the last 17 years, I have gotten my haircuts in the same place. This
barbershop is located in the depressed downtown of my city. I remember when you
had to wait one or two hours for a haircut on Saturdays, but, in general,
clients have abandoned the downtown in recent years.
My barber is an icon in my city. He knows everybody and
talks so much. He seems like an expert in everything, ranging from politics and
economy to sports and women. I think talking is part of his job.
My haircut style is very simple: trimming with blade #4 on
the sides and a little cutting on top. My days of long hair finished after
college. Some years ago, the cost of the haircut was only $5, but now it costs
$8 plus tips. At least the barber gives you a lollipop.
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ReplyDeleteI have gotten my () HAIR CUT in the same place....
ReplyDeleteMy ()hairstyle is very simple.....
the cost of ()a haircut.......
As always your writing is excellent Alex. Just a couple of things I would comment on. Firstly gotten is never used in the UK, but I know it is quite common in the US, so Matt would probably disagree with me, but I would have written " I have always had my hair cut in the same place"
Haircut is a noun, like the style in which the hair has been cut.
Hair cut, the act of having the hair cut. Sounds complicated yes? to me also jejeje
Katie
Thanks Katie.
ReplyDeleteI was very confused about using the words "haircut", "have a haircut", and "get a haircut."