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Old 6th November 2008, 18:34   #21
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Yes we Brits do have a fabulous reputation abroad...

drink too much
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Any more?
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Old 7th November 2008, 09:27   #22
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there is a project "information event" next weds/thurs....the PM has just had a quiet word saying that all are invited but please understand that as PM he would prefer for me to not drink in excess at the event...cheeky fliper
my guess is that the pm has had a very bad experience with a uk contractor in the recent past.
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Old 7th November 2008, 09:34   #23
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Must have knocked back 6 or 7 pints last night myself..Same agan tonight. Not a problem.

Have you seen the Germans on holiday though, Majorca, etc..? They drink like fish from breakfast right through. Thing is they are usually quiet drunks,, unlike the Brits. Quiet, quiet....then they invade Poland.
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Old 7th November 2008, 10:05   #24
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Quiet, quiet....then they invade Poland.
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Old 7th November 2008, 10:34   #25
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make sure that you drink about 10 pints when you're there
When he tackles you about it afterwards simply point out that you're british and 10 pints is a normal amount and not considered to be excess
Before you turn up

Alternatively, explain that the phrase "drinking to excess" actually has no meaning in English.
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