Heading to the UK

[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.

[Horace]

@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.

[Horace]

@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.

[Doctor Phibes]

@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.

[Horace]

@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.

[jon-nyc]

Tell everyone your name is Randy and introduce yourself that way. Your real first name means idiot in British slang.

[89th]

@Horace said in Heading to the UK:

Airport flowers. Check.

That made me LOL. I suggest pudding, btw

[89th]

@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)

[Doctor Phibes]

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.

[Catseye3]

Maybe snap them self importantly while you say it.

[Horace]

@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.

[Mik]

@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.

[Jolly]

@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.

[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.

[taiwan_girl]

@Horace Have a good trip. Sounds like fun!!

[Horace]

@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.

[Copper]

Get her a really groovy mini-skirt at some fab boutique.

[Catseye3]

@Renauda said in Heading to the UK:

That is is the role of bread

Or your thumb.

[Doctor Phibes]

@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.

[Klaus]

Do you know somebody at the university? A dinner in one of their colleges is an unforgettable experience.