031: "Saying What You Mean in Britain"

Interesting Things with JC #031: "Saying What You Mean in Britain" - Unravel the intricacies of British communication, where euphemisms and understatement have deep historical roots in Victorian etiquette. This episode explores how phrases like “I might join you later” and “not bad” reflect a cultural preference for modesty and politeness, shaping interactions in intriguing ways.


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030: "A British Riddle Part 2"