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Buys me Kurta

“My husband ran the fruit shop from when he was very young. After I got married, I started assisting him here. At first, I really didn’t know the pricing and how to deal with customers when there was...

Published29 September 2014
Reading Time 1 mins
Author Stories of Nepal
Location Nepal
Buys me Kurta

“My husband ran the fruit shop from when he was very young. After I got married, I started assisting him here. At first, I really didn’t know the pricing and how to deal with customers when there was...

“My husband ran the fruit shop from when he was very young. After I got married, I started assisting him here. At first, I really didn’t know the pricing and how to deal with customers when there was a rush. But my husband taught me and I picked up things quickly. Now, while he fetches the fruits from Kalimati, I stay at the shop for customers. He sometimes tells me that I have become a better salesperson than he used to be. And sometimes with the extra savings he buys me a Kurta*."_x000D_ _x000D_ *Kurta is a garment esp. for women._x000D_ - Sangita Khadgi, Humakhel, Kathmandu_x000D_ Met her in Ason
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