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Subject: Re: Nice Ugly Americans Posted on: Fri, 10 Oct 2003 15:02:02 +0100


"Mxsmanic" wrote in message
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> David writes:
>
> > This is simply not true, except for elements of jealousy which
> > sometimes apply. Nepotism applies in every culture and is difficult
to
> > mitigate against, particularly in private enterprises.
>
> I'm not talking about nepotism.
>
> If you work hard in your own business, will you eventually be promoted
> to the royal family?
>
I think we have a case here where words mean something different in
English English and in Mxsmanic American. I can't think of any of my
Compatriots who would regard becoming a member of the Royal Family as a
"promotion". Posh & Becks are the real Royalty nowadays!

JohnT

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