When the guy I sit next to attempts to descirbe a problem or a solution he will add in a "Do ya see what I'm getting at?" or "Do ya know what I mean?" or "Do ya see where I'm coming from?". I'm going to start counting the occurrences and keep a daily tally (yes, I am _that_ bored currently).
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"**** off you parasite" annoys me.Let us not forget EU open doors immigration benefits IT contractors more than anyoneComment
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Not so much through the sentiment though, but more the ubiquity, eh DA?Originally posted by DodgyAgent View Post"**** off you parasite" annoys me.
“The period of the disintegration of the European Union has begun. And the first vessel to have departed is Britain”Comment
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You look fit love, fancy a shag?Originally posted by MaryPoppins View PostI hate social grease. I hate small talk. Bin the lot of it."Being nice costs nothing and sometimes gets you extra bacon" - Pondlife.Comment
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Yes, I can see why that might grate if your name is "dave".Originally posted by DaveB View PostYou look fit love, fancy a shag?
“The period of the disintegration of the European Union has begun. And the first vessel to have departed is Britain”Comment
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Originally posted by shaunbhoy View PostYes, I can see why that might grate if your name is "dave".

"Being nice costs nothing and sometimes gets you extra bacon" - Pondlife.Comment
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