The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #53979   Message #845010
Posted By: Mark Clark
10-Dec-02 - 08:41 PM
Thread Name: A Mes9age to the people of Hull
Subject: RE: A Mes9age to the people of Hull
LTS said … “I went to Hull once... it was quite nice.”

It reminded me I was once told by an instructor from the UK that when an Englishman doesn't like something, he'll say “It's quite nice.” If he has a strong dislike for something, he'll say “It's quite nice … really.” But if an Englishman really hates something, he'll say “It's quite nice … really, if you like that sort of thing.”

I couldn't confirm the veracity of her remark but I enjoyed the humor.

      - Mark