Yes, but barristers are paid to make me look stupid in court
I reckon they get bonuses for reducing witnesses to tears.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Tue 15 Jun 2010, 17:04, 3 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

uses ers
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Tue 15 Jun 2010, 17:07, Reply)

Aw Labs,
at least we don't have Court TV over here, or your weeping would be available on YouTube for us all to enjoy.
(wellgroomedwookiee is a filthy-minded hobgoblin, Tue 15 Jun 2010, 17:07, Reply)

I've not cried in court, nor even lost my rag
Although one colleague broke down during court-room training here. It was HILARIOUS to watch, just a shame our cameras don't pick up sound.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Tue 15 Jun 2010, 17:18, Reply)

and you're
presumably paid not to look stupid. So it's a battle of wits there.

The condescending thing doesn't really matter to me. At this university everyone is condescending to each other, and patronising is an art form. It's instinctive. As I said to Lampito you catch yourself patronising your tutor sometimes
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Tue 15 Jun 2010, 17:08, Reply)

Eh, I'm not paid anywhere close to how much they are
My company gets paid a lot for my time though.
I try never to be patronising, as I hate it when it's done to me. Sometimes it's hard to explain technological terms to a jury without sounding like a cock though.
( Labia Majora You keep on talking but it makes no sense at all, Tue 15 Jun 2010, 17:17, Reply)