Monthly Archives: March 2009

Right: Not throwing rubbish everywhere

Posted on March 27, 2009 by chris

It’s well known in Britain that the entire country is a great big rubbish dump into which you may cast your cigarette ends, crisp wrappers, used condoms and half-burnt mattresses. If you see someone on the street opening a new … Continue reading →

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Right: Consumer services available when you want them

Posted on March 19, 2009 by chris

Let me illustrate this with the transcript of a telephone call I had in London whilst trying to arrange the servicing of my car. Garage: Yes, Mr Rae, we can certainly do all that. If you drop the car off … Continue reading →

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Wrong: Brake lights

Posted on March 12, 2009 by chris

It’s the small things in life, they say, that make a difference. I drive to work most days, across the lovely Evergreen Point Floating Bridge. I really mean lovely – you usually get a great view of Mount Rainier. Anyway, … Continue reading →

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