"John Rumm" wrote in message
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Styx wrote:

doesn't excuse you for having to pointlessly mention the possible
national status of an individual when that status, for the issue being
discussed, is *entirely* irrelevant. What difference does it make what

Well ISTM that it is relevant. The fact that the worker is non native and
young suggests potentially not only inexperience, but also a possible lack
of familiarity with standard building practices in this country, and the
probably the legislation relating to party walls.



John, you're very nearly spot on. That is probably almost exactly what I was
thinking. But then I'm an honest man, with a reasonable amount of integrity,
and I don't feel the need to censor myself (as Styx would like me to do).

Sylvain.
..

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Cheers,

John.

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