Well, Shanks, at this rate you will graduate very quickly - at least you are doing it honestly, unlike certain members who shall remain nameless (that's to spare your blushes,
Bridget and maverick)
I totally agree about the effect of accent, RP, long words and complete sentences on those who hear them. I use all four when necessary to get my own way, and to cut through petty officialdom. Similarly, the only time I use my academic title (other than at official Uni functions) is when it will help me to do something that p.o'dom (
that well known Irishman) is trying to stop me from doing.
I see no wrong in either.
How does the poem go?
Man, vain man, dressed in a little brief authority
Performs such tricks before high heaven
As would make the angels weep."My mother used to quote this, and I'm dammned if I know where it is from. Any ideas, out there?
