Heading to the UK
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wrote on 15 Jul 2022, 17:33 last edited by Doctor Phibes
There should be a ton of touristy shops there, it's a really nice university city.
Just don't let any of the toffs de-bag you.
If you really want to blend in, tell them it's not a patch on Oxford. They love that friendly rivalry.
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wrote on 15 Jul 2022, 17:36 last edited by
@Catseye3 said in Heading to the UK:
I don't think much of a gift from the airport.
Yeah but I can't afford not to buy duty free gifts.
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There should be a ton of touristy shops there, it's a really nice university city.
Just don't let any of the toffs de-bag you.
If you really want to blend in, tell them it's not a patch on Oxford. They love that friendly rivalry.
wrote on 15 Jul 2022, 17:37 last edited by@Doctor-Phibes said in Heading to the UK:
There should be a ton of touristy shops there, it's a really nice university city.
Just don't let any of the toffs de-bag you.
If you really want to blend in, tell them it's not a patch on Oxford. They love that friendly rivalry.
Thanks. I'm brushing up on my English so I can fit in.
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@Doctor-Phibes said in Heading to the UK:
There should be a ton of touristy shops there, it's a really nice university city.
Just don't let any of the toffs de-bag you.
If you really want to blend in, tell them it's not a patch on Oxford. They love that friendly rivalry.
Thanks. I'm brushing up on my English so I can fit in.
wrote on 15 Jul 2022, 17:45 last edited by@Horace said in Heading to the UK:
@Doctor-Phibes said in Heading to the UK:
There should be a ton of touristy shops there, it's a really nice university city.
Just don't let any of the toffs de-bag you.
If you really want to blend in, tell them it's not a patch on Oxford. They love that friendly rivalry.
Thanks. I'm brushing up on my English so I can fit in.
English people, particularly women, love to be complemented on the tightness of their fanny. It might seem a bit forward, but remember the British are just so laid back about that kind of thing.
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@Horace said in Heading to the UK:
@Doctor-Phibes said in Heading to the UK:
There should be a ton of touristy shops there, it's a really nice university city.
Just don't let any of the toffs de-bag you.
If you really want to blend in, tell them it's not a patch on Oxford. They love that friendly rivalry.
Thanks. I'm brushing up on my English so I can fit in.
English people, particularly women, love to be complemented on the tightness of their fanny. It might seem a bit forward, but remember the British are just so laid back about that kind of thing.
wrote on 15 Jul 2022, 17:47 last edited by@Doctor-Phibes said in Heading to the UK:
@Horace said in Heading to the UK:
@Doctor-Phibes said in Heading to the UK:
There should be a ton of touristy shops there, it's a really nice university city.
Just don't let any of the toffs de-bag you.
If you really want to blend in, tell them it's not a patch on Oxford. They love that friendly rivalry.
Thanks. I'm brushing up on my English so I can fit in.
English people, particularly women, love to be complemented on the tightness of their fanny. It might seem a bit forward, but remember the British are just so laid back about that kind of thing.
Will keep that in mind. I'll be meeting lots of important women in positions of leadership, and I want to make a good impression.
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wrote on 15 Jul 2022, 17:49 last edited by jon-nyc
Tell everyone your name is Randy and introduce yourself that way. Your real first name means idiot in British slang.
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wrote on 15 Jul 2022, 17:52 last edited by
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Tell everyone your name is Randy and introduce yourself that way. Your real first name means idiot in British slang.
wrote on 15 Jul 2022, 17:54 last edited by@jon-nyc said in Heading to the UK:
Tell everyone your name is Randy and introduce yourself that way. Your real first name means idiot in British slang.
That is good advice.
Alternatively you could say you're "Horace... of Jasper & Horace fame". (101 dalmations)
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wrote on 15 Jul 2022, 17:55 last edited by
In British business meetings, clothes maketh the man - you really need to wear suspenders, and make a point of telling everybody you're doing so.
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In British business meetings, clothes maketh the man - you really need to wear suspenders, and make a point of telling everybody you're doing so.
wrote on 15 Jul 2022, 17:57 last edited by Catseye3Maybe snap them self importantly while you say it.
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Tell everyone your name is Randy and introduce yourself that way. Your real first name means idiot in British slang.
wrote on 15 Jul 2022, 18:08 last edited by@jon-nyc said in Heading to the UK:
Tell everyone your name is Randy and introduce yourself that way. Your real first name means idiot in British slang.
As long as I’m wearing a suit I think I should be able to say anything I want.
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wrote on 15 Jul 2022, 18:10 last edited by
@Catseye3 said in Heading to the UK:
I don't think much of a gift from the airport.
Oh, i think about it plenty. Not kindly, but plenty.
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@jon-nyc said in Heading to the UK:
Tell everyone your name is Randy and introduce yourself that way. Your real first name means idiot in British slang.
As long as I’m wearing a suit I think I should be able to say anything I want.
wrote on 15 Jul 2022, 18:21 last edited by@Horace said in Heading to the UK:
@jon-nyc said in Heading to the UK:
Tell everyone your name is Randy and introduce yourself that way. Your real first name means idiot in British slang.
As long as I’m wearing a suit I think I should be able to say anything I want.
Works for The Resident.
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wrote on 15 Jul 2022, 19:33 last edited by Renauda
Be sure to eat your food using only your fork prongs up. Only use your knife to cut food then immediately put it aside. Under no circumstances should you use your knife to put food on your fork. That is is the role of bread.
As for gifts, I suggest a tin of spotted dick.
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wrote on 15 Jul 2022, 20:14 last edited by
@Horace Have a good trip. Sounds like fun!!
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@Horace Have a good trip. Sounds like fun!!
wrote on 15 Jul 2022, 20:19 last edited by@taiwan_girl said in Heading to the UK:
@Horace Have a good trip. Sounds like fun!!
Thanks. My company is cheap and I'll be flying coach. While I'm there, I'll be in an office in meetings all day. I don't anticipate having much fun, but I decided to go anyway. It'll be over soon, and I'll be glad I went.
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wrote on 15 Jul 2022, 20:37 last edited by
Get her a really groovy mini-skirt at some fab boutique.
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Be sure to eat your food using only your fork prongs up. Only use your knife to cut food then immediately put it aside. Under no circumstances should you use your knife to put food on your fork. That is is the role of bread.
As for gifts, I suggest a tin of spotted dick.
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@taiwan_girl said in Heading to the UK:
@Horace Have a good trip. Sounds like fun!!
Thanks. My company is cheap and I'll be flying coach. While I'm there, I'll be in an office in meetings all day. I don't anticipate having much fun, but I decided to go anyway. It'll be over soon, and I'll be glad I went.
wrote on 15 Jul 2022, 21:05 last edited by@Horace said in Heading to the UK:
@taiwan_girl said in Heading to the UK:
@Horace Have a good trip. Sounds like fun!!
Thanks. My company is cheap and I'll be flying coach. While I'm there, I'll be in an office in meetings all day. I don't anticipate having much fun, but I decided to go anyway. It'll be over soon, and I'll be glad I went.
Hopefully you're close to the city itself rather than on an industrial estate - it's definitely worth trying to get a day in the town itself if you can, even if it's just to take in the architecture.
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wrote on 15 Jul 2022, 21:35 last edited by
Do you know somebody at the university? A dinner in one of their colleges is an unforgettable experience.