How to Speak British Without Making an Arse of Yourself


	How to Speak British Without Making an Arse of Yourself

ratilfar

7-10-2007 3:26 PM

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funny, the queen's english, sex, fun.

ratilfar says:

I knew a few of these, but still funny....

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7-10-2007 3:28 PM

ratilfar

I can imagine a conversation at the front desk of a bed and breakfast in England:

CLERK: Tomorrow morning, would you like me to knock you up?

UNATTRACTIVE AMERICAN FEMALE GUEST: Are you serious?

CLERK: I wouldn’t diddle you!

UNATTRACTIVE AMERICAN FEMALE GUEST: Then how will you knock me up?

CLERK: Quite easily! And if I can’t do it, then I’ll get me mate to do it.

UNATTRACTIVE AMERICAN FEMALE GUEST: Oh… you’re one of those.

CLERK: One of those what? Oh, it’s me break. I’m going out to smoke a fag.

UNATTRACTIVE AMERICAN FEMALE GUEST: That’s disgusting!

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7-10-2007 3:43 PM

ratilfar

And yes mist of these are "rubbish" but they are still funny.

7-10-2007 7:47 PM

sohil

And to them a real jerk is called a "wanker."

Ya...a jerk. Hmm wanking...jerk---, ya look's pretty accurate!

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