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Sophie Cherel
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Sep 6, 2013

I found this online today, thought I'd share it for a bit of light entertainment:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/10280244/Translation-table-explaining-the-truth-behind-British-politeness-becomes-internet-hit.html
 
Paulinho Fonseca
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British politeness Sep 6, 2013

Hi Sophies Words,

That was very interesting.



Paulinho
 
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Hi Sopies Words,

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J Tomkowicz
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LOL :) :) :) Sep 6, 2013

That was insanely funny, a very nice break from the work that I'm doing right now. I really needed that.

Thx for sharing

J.
 
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