Originally Posted by
Danny42C
NigG,
Another point of similarity between Arthur (if I may be permitted to use your Father's Christian name) and myself:
Ah!... you're from the polite and respectful generation, Danny! While the new generation is the 'familiar' one! 'All right, mate?'!!
I think your way is nicer! But doubt that it will ever come back... unless there's another world war, the younger generation gets drafted, and becomes re-invested with some sense of hierarchy!
(Off-topic, I know.)