By “traditional“ I mean those that offer a formal fine dining experience and that you might book for a date, an anniversary or a birthday celebration. In my town, we no longer have a Chinese “restaurant“ in that sense. We do howeve...  moreBy “traditional“ I mean those that offer a formal fine dining experience and that you might book for a date, an anniversary or a birthday celebration. In my town, we no longer have a Chinese “restaurant“ in that sense. We do however have three noodle bars, which are all different in style. One of them is popular with Chinese students and has a menu in Chinese.   

Besides Shakespeare (who is of course better known as a playwright) two of England‘s most important and famous poets are William Wordsworth and John Milton, but I do not remember studying or learning their poetry in school. The emphasis at the time ...  moreBesides Shakespeare (who is of course better known as a playwright) two of England‘s most important and famous poets are William Wordsworth and John Milton, but I do not remember studying or learning their poetry in school. The emphasis at the time was on 20th Century poets, perhaps because they were seen as more accessible. I would be interestEd to learn what other people’s experiences were.  

There should be a new word for the opposite of "fewer". That way there would be manier (or mannier?) opportunities to correct people's grammar.

There is a firm called "Manscaped" that makes electric trimmers specially designed for shaving or trimming "down there". I am uncertain as to whether to make a purchase because they are expensive (the cheapest version is £55) and I find myself wonde...  moreThere is a firm called "Manscaped" that makes electric trimmers specially designed for shaving or trimming "down there". I am uncertain as to whether to make a purchase because they are expensive (the cheapest version is £55) and I find myself wondering whether they are not just cynically cashing in on male vanity and insecurity.