Avoided Quote by George Mikes

“On the Continent there is one topic which should be avoided-the weather; in England, if you do not repeat the phrase "Lovely day, isn't it?" at least two hundred times a day, you are considered a bit dull.”

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Avoided Bits Continents Dull England Hundred Ifs Lovely Lovely day Phrases Repeats Should Topics Two Weather

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