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Monday, February 6, 2012

148. Inconspicuous and Unpretentious


From, “Made Better in Japan,” by Tom Downey, 1/27/12, The Wall Street Journal:

The place, located in the tony, mostly residential district of Shirokanedai, is small, inconspicuous and unpretentious – everything that three-star restaurants in France generally aren’t.

Inconspicuous:  not clearly visible or attracting attention; imperceptible
Unpretentious:  pleasantly simple and functional; modest
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