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Originally Posted by Pyramid*
To be fair, I wouldn't expect a Brit to know a great deal of the ins and outs of another country (current basics yes, but Diana was years ago - and certainly dependant on ages) - it's all relative.
To put that particular question of 'yours' into context: I had someone in work, Brit born and bred and claims to be a fan of the Monarchy and all things Royal - who didn't even know that Earl Spencer was related - that's more what I was getting at. It wasn't a slight on anyone that's foreign, not at all . If anything: I'd say you blow the pants off some of the daftness I've heard re the British Royal Family from those who really should know MUCH better!
Those were merely examples re Royalty and lack of knowledge due to the wedding taking place at the time of the thread being started - but the thrust was also in respect of education standards in general and overall in the UK, by those taught in the UK. Most of my crew - fabulous workers, cannot fault that at all and dedicated to the end (I'm blessed on that score) - but having to teach some how to address letters, business emails, correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, not using slang or 'text talk' in their work emails, ending with xxxx etc!!!! That type of thing is so common nowadays: seriously - but it's the type of thing that should be getting taught in schools - and not by employers - that's what I mean about the basics. (same with living skills).
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Oh really? that is pretty bad, you would think that not ending a business letter with xxx would be common knowledge!
