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The most passive-aggressive phrases:
1 Polite notice 2 Gentle/friendly reminder 3 As per my last email 4 Thanks in advance 5 For the avoidance of doubt 6 With all due respect 7 I may have missed it, but 8 Maybe I didn’t explain it clearly enough 9 Not sure if you read my email 10 Hope this helps!
“Would it be easier if I just call you?”
Nope, texting is working just fine, thank you.
Being 100% aware that the acquaintance you're pretending not to see is also pretending not to see you.
August.
Or as I call it, the “I can’t believe it’s nearly September” month.
Start work slightly early: Nobody notices.
Finish work slightly early: “Part timer are you?”
Similar but subtly different British translations
1. “Anyway, I won’t keep you any longer”
Translation: I’m going to walk away from you now because I want to go.
2. “Anyway, don’t let me keep you any longer”
Translation: I have to stay here, so I can’t walk away, but I want YOU to walk away.
You know a Brit’s really mad when they beg your pardon, then suggest something may have escaped your attention, before apologising for being close to losing their patience. Upon reaching boiling point, there’s a chance they’ll issue the killer blow of offering you their regards.
Knowing a situation has become drastically out of hand when a British person says “now come on, there's no need for that”
Going for an “any time” train ticket because understanding what constitutes “off peak” requires an expert knowledge of advanced calculus, economics, law and philosophy.
“I wouldn't say I'm massively looking forward to it”
Translation: Since being invited I've thought of nothing except possible excuses not to go.