Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

United Kingdom

dipsydoodle

(42,239 posts)

7. lol

Reply to flamingdem (Original post)

Tue Feb 25, 2014, 06:44 AM

Feb 2014

Yes - reasonably accurate.

On the subject of taps / faucets - my father figured that the convention of cold on the right is maintianed for the benefit of the blind. I prefer separate to mixers myself.

Yes - Sitting next to them on the bus when there are other open seats conveys weirdness.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

14 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

The 17 Best Ways To Annoy A British Person [View all] flamingdem Feb 2014 OP

Also Prophet 451 Feb 2014 #1

Really!? Please share more if you think of them flamingdem Feb 2014 #2

Ask them everyday if when they go home TlalocW Feb 2014 #3

I tried the theme of bangers and mash flamingdem Feb 2014 #4

Just ask them for coffee. proudretiredvet Feb 2014 #5

Actually we do drink quite a bit of coffee! LeftishBrit Feb 2014 #6

lol dipsydoodle Feb 2014 #7

I don't understand the public praise one steve2470 Feb 2014 #8

Brits tend to find it embarrassing to be praised in public, especially in fulsome terms LeftishBrit Feb 2014 #9

thanks for the nice answer steve2470 Feb 2014 #10

I guess that embarrassment went out the window with the adoption of flamingdem Feb 2014 #11

Praise American football notemason Feb 2014 #12

Actually I know quite a few American football fans over here. T_i_B Feb 2014 #13

Played American football in high school notemason Feb 2014 #14

Latest Discussions»Region Forums»United Kingdom»The 17 Best Ways To Annoy...»Reply #7