tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80594771274695215.post7522839318094741296..comments2023-06-24T01:43:30.435-07:00Comments on Green Pastures New: I'm sorry, I don't understand, what do you mean, you don't want a cup of tea?Cumulushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05218487159008745141noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80594771274695215.post-18774627427010661462012-02-09T06:22:56.054-08:002012-02-09T06:22:56.054-08:00saw this article today and thought of you http://w...saw this article today and thought of you http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/6386769/Distinct-NZ-English-good-as-goldGateGipsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17449701014881389637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80594771274695215.post-82463928496531926562012-02-03T17:16:45.834-08:002012-02-03T17:16:45.834-08:00That's very interesting, Rach, I have heard th...That's very interesting, Rach, I have heard there are a lot of similarities culturally between Ireland and NZ (my dad was Irish). Will be interesting to ponder on that in due course.<br /><br />I am giggling at the thought of offering a beer at 9.30 am. It's quite tempting, although I guess it might raise questions about my mothering choices...Cumulushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05218487159008745141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80594771274695215.post-89963954500269765772012-02-03T12:47:20.136-08:002012-02-03T12:47:20.136-08:00I suppose it's a case of if you don't laug...I suppose it's a case of if you don't laugh you'd cry. Sounds like they might all need a good cry and a cuddle though, so much pressure to be upbeat all the time! In Ireland the national psyche is that you can't take anything or yourself too seriously..can also get wearing (I'm Irish)Rachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17523283813774455180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80594771274695215.post-54696206951287665882012-02-03T03:13:46.817-08:002012-02-03T03:13:46.817-08:00A three hour meeting without a cup of tea? Monstro...A three hour meeting without a cup of tea? Monstrous, horrifying and inhuman are the words that spring to mind. Yes, she's probably a cylon. And if the laughter inhibits the discussion, then I wonder if it's a sort of nervous laughter - I suppose it's like you say, denial. Still, sounds like this chortling cylon will help you, so I will keep my fingers crossed.<br /><br />Just a thought - how would she respond if you offered a beer? Not that I'm being influenced by antipodean stereotypes...Isadora Wattshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08849047069164526085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80594771274695215.post-29793000123768072082012-02-03T01:38:03.497-08:002012-02-03T01:38:03.497-08:00Loved this post, I have so many proffessionals com...Loved this post, I have so many proffessionals come to my house and SO many times I've found myself preoccupied with why they refused a tea or a coffee (when I'm supposed to be listening attentively to them witter on). I once even said out loud, 'it's ok, I wash the cups you know' LOL. Glad it's not just me that wonders why someone would refuse a cup of tea, still at least you know it's a cultural difference where you live :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80594771274695215.post-10109769696671162362012-02-03T00:38:28.009-08:002012-02-03T00:38:28.009-08:00LOL. There was a really lovely play therapist who ...LOL. There was a really lovely play therapist who only wanted squash, just a glass of squash if you have it please. I always wondered if maybe she was Mormon but I never liked to ask. I never have bloody squash in so I ended up buying some just for her. I am cursed with the inability to be inhospitable and tell them to bring their own.Cumulushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05218487159008745141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80594771274695215.post-52372798234969999142012-02-03T00:37:07.185-08:002012-02-03T00:37:07.185-08:00Oh yes I would worry about someone not drinking te...Oh yes I would worry about someone not drinking tea. I have occasionally had a professional ask for 'just a glass of water please' which always sends me into a panic and has me rummaging through my cupboards as my glasses are either pint glasses, wine glasses or dishwasher scratched/cloudy. I always end up wondering whether to use a kid's plastic beaker....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com