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All signage added by the owners of Pelqueria Rubi is in Spanish (aside from the hairstyle "fade.) The only English appears to be the small sign about the security system, which was likely added by the building owner.

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This common automotive parts and accessories store located beside "Tenochtitlan Auto Care" boasts bilingual signs. The English text is prominently displayed in bold, alternating yellow and red fonts, while the Spanish text is situated underneath in a…

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Almost all signage solely in Spanish. Only exception is a duplicating "no loitering/no merodear" sign.

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Sign telling people they cannot use the laundromat after Dark

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Restaurant serving "traditional Mexican food," according to its website. The patrons appeared to be mostly Mexican or Central American.

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Were it not for the illustration indicating that Peluqueria Jocelyn's offers haircuts, non-Spanish speakers would be largely excluded from interacting with this sign. The presence of English is subtle, found only as a possessive clitic in…

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This car repair shop is located in the vicinity of several auto parts stores. The window decals feature duplicating English and Spanish lists of goods/services offered. The only exception is "hojalatería", which is largely a Mexican colloquialism for…
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