The UK Covid Inquiry has given us insight into the inner workings of the British Government during the pandemic. One of its unintended consequences was the disclosure of the colourful language (to put it very mildly) used commonly by so many officials and politicians. Deep rifts, animosities and hostilities, a riven group of people who, at that time, publicly presented…
“Don’t judge me!” is an increasingly common phrase used to deflect inconvenient questions addressing a perceived lack of personal integrity or honesty. Such a response neither confirms nor rejects the implied concern; it simply rises above it and, at the same time, dismisses the question as scandalously unfair and unjustified. In reality, it discloses a highly individualistic and self-centred attitude,…
You might be surprised to learn that my name neither appears on the current Forbes 100 Billionaires’ List nor on the Sunday Times 2023 Rich List. Nor have I ever featured on the cover of Time magazine. In fact, despite my many evident talents, none of them have made me rich or famous or both. I hope you have picked…
Customers coming to a barber shop were pleasantly surprised to see a prominent note in the shop window that read: “Tomorrow we will cut and shave for free.” As there was a chance to save some money, many turned around and decided to come the next day. When those customers returned to the barber shop the following day, they were…
“There was never a day when Covid-19 rules were fully followed in No 10, Whitehall’s former ethics chief has said. […] She said she would find it hard to pick one day when the regulations are followed properly inside that building.” This report from the UK Covid Inquiry shows the attitude of the British government officials in stark contrast to…