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If someone who exhibits prejudice towards another person or nation because of their colour or creed (or their ability to stuff themselves with garlic, their inability to win major naval battles and a general failing to wash themselves properly) is called a racist, and if someone who exhibits prejudice towards another person because they can’t [...]
Dear Reader
As a smoker of several years, it seemed at the time of writing that a) it might be a good time to give up the habit and b) this letter was long overdue. I received an interesting reply which will be posted in due course, so please come back soon once you’ve read [...]
I quite like old ladies because they respond well to politeness, gentlemanly conduct and are always unequivocal in their acceptance of appreciative comments. If you say to an old lady that you like her dress, she’ll thank you for your kind words graciously, gratefully and without suspicion, knowing full well that you’re merely being respectful, [...]
Dear Reader
A reply was received to this letter explaining that the relevant department would be notified about the incorrect use of American English on a website designed for a British audience advertising the new ‘Colgate Cooling Crystals’. However, as you can see when following the link, nothing has been changed. Disgraceful!
Simon
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Dear Reader
This letter was written on 10th March 2010. Unfortunately, no response was ever received – strangely. I’m still waiting to get more out of life, despite eating copious quantities of Hellman’s mayonnaise and using Vaseline at every available opportunity.
Simon
GUEST EDITOR
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10th March 2010
The Head of Marketing
Unilever PLC
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