How do you like yours? Mine’s top right: strong, black tea with milk, hold the sugar At times of crisis, Britons put the kettle on. It’s no surprise then, that sales of tea have increased sharply since lockdown. And today, 21 May 2020, we’re celebrating International Tea Day! Tea is used to soothe nerves, enjoy with a biscuit or cake,…
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How Much Information Is Too Much? Too much detail? Is proofreading of translation required? Do you sigh at too much detail or appreciate the clarity about what you should expect from your business partner or supplier? A web developer colleague asked for a ballpark figure for translation in an online forum. Prices vary just as they do in your industry…
Read MoreBear Grylls, a Rock Face, and a Cup of Tea
Posted on 17th February 2020
I was always brought up to have a cup of tea halfway up a rock face. Bear GryllsWhat a great quote. You’re imagining it now, aren’t you? The rugged survival guy breaking his climb to be quintessentially British with a cup of tea. I’m pretty sure this involves a thermos flask and not a bone china cup and saucer but…
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