Eavesdropping is generally considered rude behavior that breaches basic etiquette. And if the shoe were on the other foot, you wouldn’t feel good knowing that someone else was listening to your private conversations.
However, accidental snooping can happen sometimes, especially when people talk within earshot. And if you’re in Los Angeles, you can apparently pick up on some of the funniest, most colorful exchanges between people.
Here are some examples captured by the “Overheard LA” Instagram account. As you read through, you may also get an idea of what gives the city its character.
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