The other day a woman of similar vintage to myself and I started chatting in a cafe and she proudly showed me her fingernails, which had just been professionally manicured and varnished. Up to that point I'd always considered this the ultimate in self-indulgence and thought it was the last thing I'd ever do. But...I rushed off to find out for myself, arthritic gnarled old fingers and age-spotted hands and all!!!
Can't say I enjoyed the experience, especially not with a male doing it. I chose a lavender-grey colour from the thousands on the shelves. Now I'm afraid to do most things in case I scratch the shiny surface.
Winifred, I have heard that British people don't tend to chat to strangers, and there is now a fad for people to wear a badge or something indicating they would like to. Is this true? I talk to anybody and everybody and have always done so. My mother always did, and so do most of the people I know. Is it really not the thing to do in UK?
Yes, Lina and I did have a lovely day. We don't know what those gorgeous purple flowers are. I just asked google and I think you're right - they do look like anemones!
Can't say I enjoyed the experience, especially not with a male doing it. I chose a lavender-grey colour from the thousands on the shelves. Now I'm afraid to do most things in case I scratch the shiny surface.
Winifred, I have heard that British people don't tend to chat to strangers, and there is now a fad for people to wear a badge or something indicating they would like to. Is this true? I talk to anybody and everybody and have always done so. My mother always did, and so do most of the people I know. Is it really not the thing to do in UK?
Yes, Lina and I did have a lovely day. We don't know what those gorgeous purple flowers are. I just asked google and I think you're right - they do look like anemones!
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Diane T can't speak for the rest of the UK, but here in Easington Village everyone communicates, on a typical morning walk down to the Papershop I usually pass the time of day with a dozen or more People, most of whom I know to some extent, we are a very friendly community. I understand that People who live down the South are a lot more reserved, perhaps Wnifred can throw some light on this subject.
Sorry to be so long at coming back. I think Diane you read an article in the press about London and especially on the early morning tube rides into the city. Apparently it is an unwritten rule that people just read and do not make conversation but things are changing as they are everywhere and people are actually daring to strike up conversations - how very dare they? Here in Wells it is impossible to step out of the house without being greeted and sometimes treated to their lifestory. People are VERY FRIENDLY in the deep south and I say this as a northerner! You will have to ask Frank to explain this remark.
Liked the finger nails but I have never been to a salon - and I don't think I would like a man to do them anyway. Why? you may ask. I don't know but anyway if it is a choice between having my nails done or my hair (I can't afford both) then the hair wins and then I don't care if it is a man or a woman. x
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