On Thu, 20 Jan 2005, John Rowland wrote:

I don't see what all the fuss is about. Whenever I'm walking up an
escalator I just say "excuse me" loudly, and the person gets out of the
way. Sometimes foreign faces turn around and stare blankly, in which
case hand gestures finish the job. I don't remember ever having a
problem.

No, John, but you're clearly not a real Londoner, since this involves
actually speaking to people, you johnny-come-lately mockney immigrant
filth.

And by 'hand gestures', do you mean 'bunch of fives'?

tom

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