WHAT THE BRITISH SAY WHAT FOREIGNERS UNDERSTAND WHAT THE BRITISH MEAN I hear what you say He accepts my point of view I disagree and do not want to discuss it further With the greatest respect He is listening to me You are an idiot That’s not bad That’s poor That’s good That is a very brave proposal He thinks I have courage You are insane Quite good Quite good A bit disappointing I would suggest Think about his idea, but I should do what I like Do it or be prepared to justify yourself Oh, incidentally/by the way That is not very important The primary purpose of our discussion is I was a bit
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