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"OG" wrote:







You might be entertained by the definition of 'merkin' on www.dictionary.com
(we in UK know all about this because some guy gatecrashed some royal's
birthday party wearing one)

OOOPS! "American" will do from now on.



As for phrases, "sorry" seems to be popular.


Hopefully, I'll be a considerate guest and won't have to use it. Never
know though- I'll be driving and trying to stay left. That still has me
worried........