Might help some of us who are working internationally at the moment
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What the British mean and what others hear
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What the British mean and what others hear
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What the British Say ........... What the British mean ................. What others understand
oops, sorry ................. You clumsy oaf! ............. That's odd - Wasn't it me who trod on their foot?Work in the public sector? Read the IR35 FAQ here -
This is very true. One thing I've noticed when working abroad is that understatement is rarely interpreted as such.While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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A true Brit should never speak English abroad, just like he doesn't at home.<Insert idea here> will never be adopted because the politicians are in the pockets of the banks!Comment
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what i say
I can do it in three months with a half decent spec.
what I mean -
you guys do not have the skills to produce any spec. you have a track record of incompentance, therefore it will take a year.
what they hear
it will take three months
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("")("") Born to Drink. Forced to WorkComment
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Said: I would do this... Meant: You must do this... Understood: I will do this...
I've been caught by that a few times.Down with racism. Long live miscegenation!Comment
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Originally posted by EternalOptimist View Postwhat i say
I can do it in three months with a half decent spec.
what I mean -
you guys do not have the skills to produce any spec. you have a track record of incompentance, therefore it will take a year.
what they hear
it will take three months
And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostMight help some of us who are working internationally at the moment
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Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostHave you ever met anyone who CAN write really good specs?"You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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