Sir, – I must say it is both intriguing and surprising to think that, according to Geoff Scargill (Letters April 29th), Aussies have tempered their use of expletives, at least in the public sphere of Sydney.
Having lived for some years in Australia myself, I think I can confidently attribute some of my best swear words, retorts and insults to that time being entwined with the robust and beautifully colourful vernacular of the Lucky Country, both on and off the pitch.
Please be aware that this response of mine is the polite version. A more “natural” version is available upon request. – Yours, etc,
JUSTIN DEEGAN,
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Sir, – Geoff Scargill appears to imply that “toe-curling invective” on the streets of Dublin may be a deterrent to tourists.
I would respectfully suggest that there are many more significant things keeping tourists away than a few colourful metaphors – for example the violence on the capital’s streets last November, extortionately-priced accommodation, inadequate public transport, and the cap on passengers at Dublin Airport. – Yours, etc,
RICHARD BANNISTER,
Kildare.