When it is a colleagues birthday and you ask said colleague how old they are... DO NOT reply with "Oh Wow!" as if they could have added 10 years and you still would have been surprised
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Perhaps they thought you were saying you thought they were younger??Practically perfect in every way....there's a time and (more importantly) a place for malarkey.
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Originally posted by MaryPoppins View PostPerhaps they thought you were saying you thought they were younger??What happens in General, stays in General.You know what they say about assumptions!Comment
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Originally posted by MarillionFan View PostHis follow up of 'Have you met Jesus?' confirmed the initial exclamation.
"No, really how old?" Is another good one.Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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I made the mistake of "Was it a big one?" when a larger (and louder) than life lady was talking about her birthday bbq.
The lady in question was 36.Comment
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Was this colleague a lady?
I hate being asked questions about how old people look. I am utter crap at guessing ages. I just go 20 years younger and make a joke out of it. Get's me out a tight spot every time.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by mudskipper View PostSo you think I look 18?'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View Poststones?
You must spread etc.
Lucky escape there me lad.Comment
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Originally posted by mudskipper View PostYou must spread etc.
Lucky escape there me lad.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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