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Double Standards: Supermarket Plastic Bags

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Scribe Doll

“Do you need a bag?” There is a tone of warning in the question.  In fact, if you listen closely, you will hear that the stress is on “need” and not “bag”.  That is how the cashier signals that the … Continue reading →

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Words and Civilisation: The Truth About Honesty

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Scribe Doll

Can I be honest? Why are you suddenly looking worried? There, you see, just because I said, “Can I be honest?” you automatically assume I’m about to say something negative; or at least something you think I think you won’t … Continue reading →

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Words and Civilisation: Coffee

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Scribe Doll

All I wanted, this morning, was coffee. I sleepwalked towards the nearest authorised dealer and staggered into Starbucks.  “Flat latte”, I mumbled through my somnolent haze. The trademark cheerful foreign language student in the green apron didn’t react.  I had … Continue reading →

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