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[–] [email protected] 56 points 3 weeks ago (5 children)

If anyone needed a summary of British politeness and not wanting to cause a fuss, this is it.

[–] [email protected] 28 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)
[–] [email protected] 28 points 3 weeks ago

Misplaced aggression for not voicing their concerns out in public?

[–] [email protected] 11 points 3 weeks ago

We knew it was wrong of course…. But we didn’t say anything because we didn’t want to cause a fuss.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I once ate a steak that was cold because of this. The memory will haunt me forever.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

At least it wasn't well done, was it?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Ah yes. Chewy boot leather. No it wasn't. It was medium. I still wonder if they pulled the meat out of the fridge and didn't give it a chance to warm through when searing it, but it didn't seem all that rare in the middle. Just... cold.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago

Ribeye sashimi

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 weeks ago

Sure, but drunk Brits are the least polite people in the world

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago

Also a decent summary of the stereotypical Jewish mother and her love of suffering. Also illustrated by the following joke:

Q: How many Jewish mothers does it take to change a lightbulb?

A: It's all right, I'll just sit in the dark.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago

I didn't know that I did, but now I know that I did and do