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Comment · 6 years ago
Same here. Its fairly common in the north east of England and parts of Scotland to be known by your nickname.

Both my sons have a couple of nicknames each, which come out depending on the situation. They're 3 & 6 now and are both called wee man by way of greeting. The youngest is now getting called Mac because his nickname is MacMonkey McBean. Names evolve over time.

Comment · 6 years ago
> at one point he just about admitts that he blames one of his women patients for her own rape

Source please.

Comment · 6 years ago
Well said. I would also like the source to him blaming a patient for their rape.
Comment · 6 years ago
Great book, I'm on my third audiobook listen and use a number of the lessons from it most days.

In regards to the article, it's great content, but the thing that has bugged me for years about important information that will improve personal, work, leadership/subordinate relationships is, the people that really need to read them, never do...

Comment · 6 years ago
The text reads like a phishing scam in places too. Strange word choices, slightly off grammar and missing punctuation.
Comment · 6 years ago
Source?
Comment · 6 years ago
Same. And well put.
Comment · 6 years ago
> with a few sheep thrown in.

It's a lot more nuanced than that, they're fluffy and warm on those cold winter nights

Comment · 6 years ago
> it's pretty much just drinks and darts ;)

   And drama!!
Comment · 6 years ago
Some numpty awa an nicked ma limbo stick oot the shed. How low can ye go...
Comment · 6 years ago
China is not forthcoming with the truth, at all.
Comment · 6 years ago
Are there more than a few policians that did learn from it?
Comment · 6 years ago
A trip to Scotland will change your mind, fast...
Comment · 6 years ago
Including the CIA. Snowden will be happy!
Comment · 6 years ago
This is only anecdotal evidence, but unlike many other days, today, I am wearing pants.

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