British Sizes (британские размеры)

Женские платья и блузы:

В Великобритании	8	10	12	14	16	18
В Европе	36	38	40	42	44	46

Мужские рубашки:

В Великобритании	14	14 1/2	15	15 1/2	16	16 1/2	17
В Европе	36	37	38	39	41	42	43

Мужские костюмы:

В Великобритании	34	38	40	42	44	46
В Европе	46	48	50	52	54	56

Обувь:

В Великобритании	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11
В Европе	35	36	37	38	39	41	42	43	44	45

Proverbs

1. Easier said than done – Легко сказать, да сделать трудно.

2. Business before pleasure – Дело превыше всего.

3. Tastes differ – О вкусах не спорят.

4. The end crowns all – Цель оправдывает средства.

5. When in Rome do as the Romans do – В чужой монастырь со своим уставом не ходят.

6. Old friends and old wine are best – Старый друг лучше новых двух.

7. Little streams make great rivers – Большое складывается из малого.

8. Good acts are better than good intentions – Добрые дела лучше добрых намерений.

9. Keep one’s head above water – Не вешать нос.

10. Everything is good in its season – Всему свое время.

Read and Laugh

1. All Languages Spoken Here

An Englishman arrived at a hotel in Paris. There was a sign on the door “All languages spoken here”. He addressed the receptionist first in English, then in German and Italian. But there was no answer. Then the annoyed Englishman asked in French, “Who is that speaks all languages here?” – “The hotel guests”, answered the receptionist calmly.

2. Good Manners

A gentleman offered his seat to a lady in an overcrowded bus. She fainted at such politeness. When she recovered her senses she thanked him. This time he fainted.

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