Can you tell?

Can you tell?

I strolled back into the Pressed Juicery this morning (shut up), ready and willing to try something of the green variety. Whatever, when in Rome, right? (Rome = Kardashian Town). I encountered a helpful man who was happy to guide a juice novice.
Me: “I had a coffee one the other day and I swear it cured my headache. But it was really high in fat, so I’d like to try one of the green ones. Are any of these known to help headaches and fatigue?”
Helpful Man: “Do you get headaches often?”
Me: “Yes.”
Helpful Man: “Do you have any allergies?”
Me: “Not that I’m aware of…”
Helpful Man: “Wheat?”
Me: “No.”
Helpful Man: “Gluten?”
Me: “No. No allergies. But I often feel headachy and dehydrated, even though I drink lots of water.”
Helpful Man: “Hmmmm”
Me: “I think it’s just because I’m Jewish.”
Helpful Man: “Yeah. Unfortunately we don’t have anything for that.”
Damnit.
The first time I went to a Catholic mass (for a friend’s wedding) I had no idea what was going on. So when they called people to come take communion, I excitedly stood up to get in line. My boyfriend at the time pulled me back into my seat and explained that no, I am NOT to go up there and taste the body and blood of Christ.
“But…free food and wine!” — the Jew in me
That moment when your therapist starts referring to the men in your life by number, because they all have the same goddamn jewish name and she can’t keep track.
“Can’t you date a Dennis?”
“I’m sorry– a Dennis?!”
“Ok. That was a bad example.”
You are no longer allowed to be named Michael, Adam, or Daniel (or any variation thereof).
I’m sorry. I’m trying to date here, and it’s just too confusing.
Thanks.
Love,
Person with most common female name in America (but that’s your problem, not mine)
I am going to the FIDF (Friends of the Israel Defense Forces) gala tonight, and I’m feeling JUST LIKE Cinderella. Except instead of a new blue ball gown, a twice-worn short black dress that may or may not fit. And instead of gleeful mice helping me get ready, a family of beady-eyed rabid rats scratching at my balcony door. And instead of a horse-drawn carriage, a delayed 6 train car with two separate puddles of urine. And instead of a fairy god mother, my jewish mother texting me right after I post this to ask “so who’s going tonight?” And instead of Prince Charming, a balding jew in finance.
Basically we’re both blondes.
Well, this season we’re both blondes.
(Part of the Always Be Honest With Your Dating App series)