Bargaining Is A Repulsive Habit; Compromise Is

On The Continent There Is One Topic Which Should Be Avoided-the Weather; In England, If You Do Not Repeat The Phrase "lovely Day, Isn't It?" At Least Two Hundred Times A Day, You Are Considered A Bit Dull.

There Are Many Non-intellectual Countries; Australia Is One Of The Few Anti-intellectual Ones.

The English Take Everything With An Exquisite Sense Of Humour. They Are Only Offended If You Tell Them That They Have No Sense Of Humour.

I Have Often Thought That The Aim Of Port Is To Give You A Good And Durable Hangover, So That During The Next Day You Should Be Reminded Of The Splendid Occasion The Night Before.

On The Continent Stray Cats Are Judged Individually On Their Merit-some Are Loved, Some Are Only Respected; In England They Are Universally Worshipped As In Ancient Egypt.