[OT] Diageo

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Ok - I know it's off topic, but I did expect a few

I also forgot to mention that Diageo are apparently employing "mystery shoppers" to check up that pub staff are doing it properly. Or so I'm told.

I take it that's "shorts WITH mixers"? If anyone tries to serve me whisky in a tall glass of ice with lemon there's no mystery about where they'll get it!

Must be because the British spell practice in that context with a "c".

LOL:-)

I'll try to remember to check the dictionary next time I'm not sure of the sspelling, instead of making a blind stab at it.

Regards

Mike

Sorry, yes it is. It referred, amongst other things, to G+T. If they try serving me one like that, my reaction is likely to be the same as yours.

Regards

Mike

Indeed. The proper arrangement of whisky[1] and ice is pour the whisky into a glass (preferably similar to a brandy snifter but smaller) and to carefully drop the ice in the sink.

Drink the whisky when suitably warmed by the hands wrapped around the glass.

Can't agree with that Steven, some of the better-class blends are stupendous, OTH some of the malts I've tasted should never have been put on the open market. KeithS

Ice in a malt isn't my choice either, though depending on the malt in question, I often add a drop or two of water and what is ice....

It's a question of temperature really. After all would you serve a pint of Pale Rider chilled down to near zero? Or would it perhaps be better at around 14-15 C? :-)

Yes I am with you on that one.

I wouldn't bother getting upset about it. When presented with the drink, simply state: "I didn't ask for ice and lemon, please pour me another without."

I don't often order spirits in pubs but I do use this technique in cafes when faced with the problem of unsolicited milk in my coffee. They soon learn.

d.

It might be best at 12-13 C.

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Is it practise or practice? There is always the difficulty of recognising American English spellings and British English spellings with words like this.

Whether we like it or not, much of our language is now heavily influenced by American English spellings, as these are more commonly seen on information technology products and guides. We use both forms in British English - one is the verb (doing word) and the other the noun (thing).

So: to practise - I practise the piano. You are practising golf. the practice - I have done my football practice. She visits her local doctor's practice.

Confusing it is.

CR

Not related to what' been said,

Why does Diageo market Tanqueray 10 gin readily in the US but not the UK? For martinis, Tanqueray 10 is a superlative gin. Thanks

The verb is practise. The noun is practice. It's also colour but discoloration, and labour but laborious. Don't ask me why. At least the Yanks are consistent - if wrong ;-)

(Even more) OT. It's even worse in Australia. NSW: Coffs Harbour. SA: Victor Harbor. Melbourne Age: color and programme, Sydney Morning Herald: colour and program. Don't ask about labour/labor :-)

Brian