Quote by Paul Gallico

No one can be as calculatedly rude as the British, which amazes Americans, who do not understand studied insult and can only offer abuse as a substitute.

No one can be as calculatedly rude as the British, which ama

Summary

This quote suggests that the British have a unique ability to be intentionally impolite in a well-planned and measured manner. This behavior surprises Americans, who are not accustomed to the British style of reserved insult and instead resort to more direct and unrefined forms of criticism. It implies that the British possess a level of sophistication in their rudeness that Americans find intriguing and may struggle to comprehend.

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By Paul Gallico

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