That's good advice. I'm not sure that it'd be well received in London, though. The word "knife" has taken on very negative connotations in the last fifteen years here. Nice read. Thanks. - Mario López-Goicoechea - Medium

Always carry a knife. You won’t be the only one who’s grateful that you do.

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That's good advice. I'm not sure that it'd be well received in London, though. The word "knife" has taken on very negative connotations in the last fifteen years here.

Nice read. Thanks.

Mario López-Goicoechea

Written by Mario López-Goicoechea

London-based, Cuban writer. Author of “Cuban, Immigrant, and Londoner” https://uk.bookshop.org/a/6886/9781528994293 https://acubaninlondon.medium.com/membership

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