On 27 Oct, 11:18, Owain wrote:
On 27 Oct, 10:44, Toom Tabard *wrote:

There is an old Scottish adage - 'kid on you're daft and you'll get a
free hurl'.
When they've bagged everything up, and sorted out the payment,

You can help them by putting the 50p in yourself.

In the coupon hole.

... *For example, try
asking, in cultured and educated tones, "Isn't it a pity what happened
to Marie Antoinette?" and then walking off.

What makes you think that history graduates don't get jobs on the
checkouts?
...
What makes me think that history graduates would know who Marie
Antoinette was?


I've found it works rather well in many social situations, whether or
not the person knows who Marie Antoinette was.

Also, whenever you invite anyone into your home, try asking them if
they'd like a glass of warm milk and butter.

Toom