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Nice People Thread Number 11 - A Treasury of Nice People
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vivatifosi wrote: »I have a theory that stay-ups stay-up better on people whose legs are a more consistent shape all the way down. Mine aren't:o. It doesn't matter how big or small I've been, they never have been either.
Yes. This. I wore them when I was pregnant. They didn't stay up very well, but they were better than any of the alternatives.lostinrates wrote: »Few men wear shirts wear the collar and cuffs aren't intrinsic now either. But they probably work out cheaper long term too.
Its a happy thing when what is stingy is also luxurious and seen as desirable.
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The point of detachable collars and cuffs is so you can have a clean collar and cuffs every day, but wear the same rest-of-the-shirt for two or more days at a time. I can see that made sense for my grandfather, but I can't see much point in it in today's era of automatic washing machines.Do you know anyone who's bereaved? Point them to https://www.AtaLoss.org which does for bereavement support what MSE does for financial services, providing links to support organisations relevant to the circumstances of the loss & the local area. (Link permitted by forum team)
Tyre performance in the wet deteriorates rapidly below about 3mm tread - change yours when they get dangerous, not just when they are nearly illegal (1.6mm).
Oh, and wear your seatbelt. My kids are only alive because they were wearing theirs when somebody else was driving in wet weather with worn tyres.0 -
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Yes. This. I wore them when I was pregnant. They didn't stay up very well, but they were better than any of the alternatives.
The point of detachable collars and cuffs is so you can have a clean collar and cuffs every day, but wear the same rest-of-the-shirt for two or more days at a time. I can see that made sense for my grandfather, but I can't see much point in it in today's era of automatic washing machines.
I know people who wear clean shirts every day, but have detachable collars and cuffs. I'm not convinced one wasn't wearing his grandfathers shirts somedays though :rotfl:. Collars and cuffs 'go' a long time before the rest of a shirt.
Fwiw, DH wears 'normal ' shirts.0 -
I've got Coppers on, Channel 4.
Macaroni was passable/edible. Wouldn't rush to do it again though .... and wouldn't recommend it unless you're desperate for something to eat and happen to have macaroni and a cup a soup and want to eat something hot in the next 10 minutes.0 -
The point of detachable collars and cuffs is so you can have a clean collar and cuffs every day, but wear the same rest-of-the-shirt for two or more days at a time. I can see that made sense for my grandfather, but I can't see much point in it in today's era of automatic washing machines.
If you have to wear them for your work dress code, though, washing machines make no difference.
(Men) barristers have to wear separate collars and shirts, because a court collar is different from a normal one. You are supposed to go to court in a shirt and normal collar held on with studs, and when you get to court, take off your tie and normal collar and use the same studs to put on the court collar, and then bands.
It's considered bad manners to wear the shirt on the way to and from court without a normal collar and tie....much enquiry having been made concerning a gentleman, who had quitted a company where Johnson was, and no information being obtained; at last Johnson observed, that 'he did not care to speak ill of any man behind his back, but he believed the gentleman was an attorney'.0 -
neverdespairgirl wrote: »If you have to wear them for your work dress code, though, washing machines make no difference.
(Men) barristers have to wear separate collars and shirts, because a court collar is different from a normal one. You are supposed to go to court in a shirt and normal collar held on with studs, and when you get to court, take off your tie and normal collar and use the same studs to put on the court collar, and then bands.
It's considered bad manners to wear the shirt on the way to and from court without a normal collar and tie.
Well, fair enough for barristers, then. But I don't think that applies to very many jobs.
Do you know anyone who's bereaved? Point them to https://www.AtaLoss.org which does for bereavement support what MSE does for financial services, providing links to support organisations relevant to the circumstances of the loss & the local area. (Link permitted by forum team)
Tyre performance in the wet deteriorates rapidly below about 3mm tread - change yours when they get dangerous, not just when they are nearly illegal (1.6mm).
Oh, and wear your seatbelt. My kids are only alive because they were wearing theirs when somebody else was driving in wet weather with worn tyres.0 -
Sorry to hear about the house news chewie and about the illness during your night out sue.
Watched the first episodes of Game of Thrones and I'm worried I'm getting hooked. :eek:There is no honour to be had in not knowing a thing that can be known - Danny Baker0 -
Lydia dear thing, its late.....are you tired?
Night night!0 -
lostinrates wrote: »I know people who wear clean shirts every day, but have detachable collars and cuffs. I'm not convinced one wasn't wearing his grandfathers shirts somedays though :rotfl:. Collars and cuffs 'go' a long time before the rest of a shirt.
Fwiw, DH wears 'normal ' shirts.
My work 'uniform' is usually a 'normal' shirt (usually Primark/Tesco) with a pair of jeans (again from Primark/Tesco) and until last year a suit jacket, but if I'm not client-facing, usually a hooded zip fleece now. Warm, comfortable and professional enough to get away with in our industry.
I know that many couldn't get away with the jeans, but I don't work in a particularly formal workplace.
Only three times I'll probably wear a suit this year are 6th/10th May and 30th November.
CK
I love this:
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I've had some (if only 4h) sleep now, so in little better mood than last night.
I'm dealing with the most organised team I've worked with in 8 years, who had a pack organised with full schedule, list of PR contacts (to be combined to those I know already), except it's needed to be translated into a language I speak.
Met everyone, everything is good (except the hangover), and I'm generally a lot less nervous now than I was when I got in the car yesterday morning.
Time for shower, breakfast, meeting, then whatever needs doing today :cool:
See you later!💙💛 💔0
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