Grew up in Essex, still think of it as ‘home’. Moving away when I was 21 I was amazed to encounter the not really funny comments usually made by older men in the workplace. My well practised number one filthy look followed by a non-white stiletto accidentally finding a foot seemed to put a stop to it. Returning to work in my 30’s I can’t recall any comments at all. I do recall some interesting chats with male and female colleagues about regional accents, traditions and ways of life. The only person who persisted was one of Mr C’s long time friends who would occasionally try to copy my my accent, just ignored him. There are negative stereotypes about most areas I think, Essex girls aren’t alone.
Old sayings with a theme 2 ( continuing *nanna8*'s thread)
Last weekend, in Rutland, the first statue in Britain of the late Elizabeth II was unveiled.