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1. Be prepared to read between the lines.

Overwhelming politeness is observed in every circumstance. “Sorry” could mean anything from a genuine apology to a threat, and passive-aggression should be looked out for. We’re also quite tight with compliments, flouncy adjectives and the truth:

  • Not bad = Very good
  • Quite good = A bit shit
  • How interesting = What absolute nonsense
  • Oh, by the way… = Everything I have said previous to this was leading up to what I actually have to say, and it’s probably a cleverly cloaked insult
  • Pop round anytime = Please don’t
  • Hi! How are you? = I don’t want to talk to you, I’m just being polite
  • Don’t worry = I will never forget this as long as I live
  • Perfect = Well that’s that ruined then
  • 2. Be very careful about which newspapers you read.

    In short,

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