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2013 will be the year that I am finally exposed as the bigoted, prejudiced and intolerant person that I really am. For, whilst I would like to think that I relish inclusivity in most parts of my life – and indeed have been known actively to fight discrimination and injustice – there is one…
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This is from Buzzfeed. And I think it’s excellent… 1. “London prices” – Rip-off prices. 2. “Sorry” – I’m not sorry. 3. “Sorry” – You have just trodden on my foot, and I loathe you with every fibre of my being. 4. “Excuse me” – You have paused momentarily at the ticket barrier and I…
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