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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?
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