Posh people things

[SerenityNigh]

yeah wear a warm coat

Hadn't thought of that

 

[Frank Gallagher]

Hadn't thought of that

goggles with an irridium lense, stop you scorching your retina's out

 

[LEONARD]

When really posh people say 'yes', why do they pronounce it as 'ear's'?

 

[roydo]

At a former job, auxiliary staff had a door plate without his title on it. Needed to ask him a question so went to his door and began, "Mr Platt..."

"Dr Platt--" he interjected.

Never understood that, even knowing that academics can be really uptight (and this workplace had PhDs, MDs, and a few obnoxious MD/PhDs). He was also a United supporter.

At work, I wouldnt have a problem with it personally. But folk addressing parcels of crap from Sports Direct or Mothercare to themselves as Dr, they really should get out more.

 

[Tree13]

You have any tips on this? I'm planning on being posh this winter at least once.

Get out on the slopes early.
Stay out on the slopes all day.
Repeat.

 

[SerenityNigh]

At work, I wouldnt have a problem with it personally. But folk addressing parcels of crap from Sports Direct or Mothercare to themselves as Dr, they really should get out more.

Fair enough. I was confused why he didn't make an effort to clarify it on his door.

Of course, I'm coaching my kid's team with a friend and always make my kid call him "Dr Coach Chris" at practice.

 

[SerenityNigh]

Get out on the slopes early.
Stay out on the slopes all day.
Repeat.

I like this. Kids though. Plus I'm much older and less in-shape than when I last tried.

 

[roydo]

Fair enough. I was confused why he didn't make an effort to clarify it on his door.

Of course, I'm coaching my kid's team with a friend and always make my kid call him "Dr Coach Chris" at practice.

In fairness, I deliver stuff to one Dr quite often, and I now call him Doc, same with a few posters on here actually.

But you know the score when you order stuff on line. You have to scroll down quite a bit to get the salutation "Dr". Certainly further than Mr or Mrs anyrate.

 

[bignev23]

Ride on Lawnmowers

 

[tlefc]

Noncing.

 

[Alan Whittle]

Dallying with fascists

Hi jinking with Hitler
Frolicking with Franco
Salsaing with Salazar
Polkaing with Pinochet
Oh..... the list just goes on.

 

[marnie]

Killing scientists in fields.

 

[summerisle]

Calling the toilet the lavatory, bathroom or the loo.

 

[chrismpw]

Just watching the rowing at the Olympics and it struck me how posh when interviewed all of the GB rowers are.

Off the top of my head here's some other sports that posh people take part in :

Rugby Union
Lacrosse
Hockey
Polo

Obviously there's loads of other " posh people " stuff .................

They do this stuff to demonstrate that they are different from the hoi palloy. I'm convinced that they can't really enjoy such rubbish sports, and must look with quiet envy at footie, terrified that somebody miggt discover their guilty secret.

Don't you know how the British class system works?

In networking circles, being able to talk about such sports marks you out as a public school chap, and gives you ought an advantage in getting that high paid job or contract that common folk might have also applied for.

Also, posh people can afford to hire coaches to get their little darlings into the Olympics and set them up for life in a cushy job afterwards.

The posh get other such low stress, part time jobs, which have inexplicably high pay for a scattering of talent just by having a public school on their cv:
Journalism
Media
TV presenter
Actors

 

[roydo]

Bit of a sweeping statement. And I think you are confusing Posh with aspirational.

Pal of Mrs R (part time medical receptionist) has a daughter about 14 who is on the fringe of the GB Olympic Gymnastics team). Bust her ankle in such a way that the only surgical team that Olympic GB would approve is in Birmingham. (We are near Bristol).

So Olympic GB contribute a bit,(travel, accomodation) but they are stumping up a few bob themselves.

Cant see the hate there.