I was surprised to read that young people in Britain eat more snacks than people of the same age in other European countries. So what sort of snacks do they like?
According to the British Council’s article here, crisps and chocolate seem to be at the top of the list. And I’m not surprised.
I remember friends of mine giving their children crisps for supper. That seemed very strange to me. And I have always said that you get the best Easter eggs in Britain!
I needed to check this up with Grammar Girl again! 😉 And I wasn’t really surprised to read that the spelling of do’s and don’ts is inconsistent. Even style guides and usage books don’t appear to agree on the correct punctuation.
The Chicago Manual of Style and others recommend dos and don’ts. The Associated Press and others recommend do’s and don’ts. While Eats, Shoots & Leaves (on my bookshelf) recommends do’s and don’t’s.
Whichever version you choose, just be consistent!
“Enthusiasm is the most important thing in life.” Tennessee Williams
One often hears stories of Japanese workers spending longer hours in the office than those in other countries and of deaths related to overwork in Japan.
According to this article in the BloombergView, it looks as if Japan might be addressing its corporate-culture problem.
So will we see a change? Will we see a focus on efficiency, productivity and family time? I sincerely hope so.
I don’t mind going to work. It’s the 8-hour wait to go home I can’t stand. 😉
