Family codes and ritualsFreddy Woo writes, "as a child we used to have a 'whoever cuts doesn't choose the slice' rule with cake. It worked brilliantly, but it's left me completely anal about dividing up food - my wife just takes the piss as I ritually compare all the slice sizes."
What codes and rituals does your family have?
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chthonic, Thu 20 Nov 2008, 18:05)
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3rdand now the tale - or the first I can think of.
When seeing a magpie before midday, you have to say "Good morning Mr Magpie, how's your wife and family", turn, and spit.
Gets funny looks whether you are driving or walking.
God knows why this has to be done.
The only other thing that comes to mind is listening to the Archers. That's a ritual, all right, and 20+ years after leaving home, I still listen to it.
The shame.
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I_Was_Mordred, Thu 20 Nov 2008, 18:09,
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there is NO shamein listening to The Archers.
it is simply kerwollitee i tells ya!
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blaireau69 , the Cumbrian Travis Bickle., Thu 20 Nov 2008, 20:20,
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similar ritualWe have to say 'morning captain' to magpies
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we just salute(
Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Fri 21 Nov 2008, 8:31,
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Similar...... only we have to say 'Good morning Mrs Magpie, what a fine fellow you are'.
Strange I know - and no - I don't know why.
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