Things that annoy you beyond reason...(Vol. 6)
Discussion
V8mate said:
Drihump Trolomite said:
Or maybe Govt to change the rules on distance selling.
I don't like government intervention. Would be better if clothes retailers decided it was all to much hassle and went back to the High St, wouldn't it?Perhaps if retailers clubbed together to offer 1st return free, take the piss and we will charge you returns - might work.
Big Easy said:
People in the UK hosting a thanksgiving dinner, yet more Americanism creeping into our culture. If they or a family member are from North America, I can forgive them.
I've realised a lot of things annoy me beyond reason, maybe I need a vacation.
I hear America's nice this time of year I've realised a lot of things annoy me beyond reason, maybe I need a vacation.
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V8mate said:
Big Easy said:
People in the UK hosting a thanksgiving dinner, yet more Americanism creeping into our culture. If they or a family member are from North America, I can forgive them.
I've realised a lot of things annoy me beyond reason, maybe I need a vacation.
I hear America's nice this time of year I've realised a lot of things annoy me beyond reason, maybe I need a vacation.
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Big Easy said:
People in the UK hosting a thanksgiving dinner, yet more Americanism creeping into our culture. If they or a family member are from North America, I can forgive them.
I've realised a lot of things annoy me beyond reason, maybe I need a vacation.
Thanksgiving is only a different name for the Harvest Festival. I think it's rather sweet of the crazily christian Americans to celebrate a pagan festival.I've realised a lot of things annoy me beyond reason, maybe I need a vacation.
FourWheelDrift said:
Big Easy said:
People in the UK hosting a thanksgiving dinner, yet more Americanism creeping into our culture. If they or a family member are from North America, I can forgive them.
I've realised a lot of things annoy me beyond reason, maybe I need a vacation.
Thanksgiving is only a different name for the Harvest Festival. I think it's rather sweet of the crazily christian Americans to celebrate a pagan festival.I've realised a lot of things annoy me beyond reason, maybe I need a vacation.
Big Easy said:
People in the UK hosting a thanksgiving dinner, yet more Americanism creeping into our culture. If they or a family member are from North America, I can forgive them.
I've realised a lot of things annoy me beyond reason, maybe I need a vacation.
With a name like Big easy you should like all things American, no?I've realised a lot of things annoy me beyond reason, maybe I need a vacation.
Besides which, Thanksgiving is a far nicer American import than Halloween or 4th July. It's just an excuse for a second bite at Christmas Dinner if you eliminate the 'giving thanks' element. And who doesn't like a big Christmas Turkey Dinner sat down with extended family? Embrace this most foreign of traditions...
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V8mate said:
Big Easy said:
People in the UK hosting a thanksgiving dinner, yet more Americanism creeping into our culture. If they or a family member are from North America, I can forgive them.
I've realised a lot of things annoy me beyond reason, maybe I need a vacation.
I hear America's nice this time of year I've realised a lot of things annoy me beyond reason, maybe I need a vacation.
![biggrin](/inc/images/biggrin.gif)
yellowjack said:
With a name like Big easy you should like all things American, no?
Besides which, Thanksgiving is a far nicer American import than Halloween or 4th July. It's just an excuse for a second bite at Christmas Dinner if you eliminate the 'giving thanks' element. And who doesn't like a big Christmas Turkey Dinner sat down with extended family? Embrace this most foreign of traditions...![wink](/inc/images/wink.gif)
A fair assumption to make, though my name is a nickname from a previous job when I was easy going and didn't get annoyed beyond reason by everything.Besides which, Thanksgiving is a far nicer American import than Halloween or 4th July. It's just an excuse for a second bite at Christmas Dinner if you eliminate the 'giving thanks' element. And who doesn't like a big Christmas Turkey Dinner sat down with extended family? Embrace this most foreign of traditions...
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You've done a good job of selling the idea of a thanks giving dinner, though I'd prefer to leave the big turkey dinner for Christmas day. I'd be happy for the Americans to keep most of their traditions and culture to themselves to be honest, particularly their sports.
Dr Jekyll said:
Fall used to be used here, and they carried on. Autumn is from a French word
Indeed. A lot of American English is derived from English as it was spoken at the time of The Mayflower, and then the languages diverged and a lot of (our) English was corrupted by French. In many ways, American English is arguably purer (or, at least, less changed) than English is. Even though it pains me to say it, as I'm annoyed by Americanisms as much as the next person (unless the next person is Frank, of course).
Clockwork Cupcake said:
Dr Jekyll said:
Fall used to be used here, and they carried on. Autumn is from a French word
Indeed. A lot of American English is derived from English as it was spoken at the time of The Mayflower, and then the languages diverged and a lot of (our) English was corrupted by French. Drihump Trolomite said:
V8mate said:
Drihump Trolomite said:
Or maybe Govt to change the rules on distance selling.
I don't like government intervention. Would be better if clothes retailers decided it was all to much hassle and went back to the High St, wouldn't it?Perhaps if retailers clubbed together to offer 1st return free, take the piss and we will charge you returns - might work.
Retailers have tried to get around this limitation with free returns, and then complain that people make use of the free returns.
Yes, some buyers totally take the piss and wear the item once to an event and then expect a full return & refund.
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