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Mithral · 24/05/2026 07:54

Greyblankie · 24/05/2026 07:47

“I’ll get the salmon” sounds ridiculous and I’d probably do an involuntary eye roll if I heard that

Do you really think the OP needs one more of these?

Greyblankie · 24/05/2026 07:47

“I’ll get the salmon” sounds ridiculous and I’d probably do an involuntary eye roll if I heard that

bigsoftcocks · 24/05/2026 07:38

SheSaidHummingbird · 24/05/2026 06:52

I read the OP as some bizarre alternative to putting the kettle on when in a crisis. I imagined something terrible happens and OP takes a deep breath, counts to ten, grabs her coat and drives straight to Waitrose to do the only logical thing in such a dire situation.

I thought the same!!!

It would be a much more interesting thread than being “smooth” about using a horrible American expression.

i’d love to hear about everyone’s radical alternatives to putting the kettle on!

Remember the first time I heard someone say ‘can I get’ in a bar. It must’ve been 2001 I remember it thinking how ridiculous it sounded at the time. And still does.

completely don’t understand the smooth thing- It implies it’s how you come across to others rather than making things easier for yourself

SheSaidHummingbird · 24/05/2026 06:52

I read the OP as some bizarre alternative to putting the kettle on when in a crisis. I imagined something terrible happens and OP takes a deep breath, counts to ten, grabs her coat and drives straight to Waitrose to do the only logical thing in such a dire situation.

Differentforgirls · 24/05/2026 05:35

localnotail · 23/05/2026 22:06

I'm probably going to sound all kinds of wrong but when I order I simply say "salmon, please"

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Same actually.

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wand3rer · 23/05/2026 23:26

@ReprogramNeeded

Great list! I love the ones about memorising details and being aware of your surroundings. Exactly the type of replies I was hoping for ❤️

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HarryKanesRightFoot · 23/05/2026 22:21

likelysuspect · 23/05/2026 22:16

She's Mussolini, the trains run on time for her

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😂😂😂

andnowwhatdowedo · 23/05/2026 22:21

wand3rer · 23/05/2026 16:11

Oh, that's interesting! I'm not British. Until recently, I would have used 'I'll have the salmon'. But I was told that 'I'll get' is actually the right phrasing in the UK

@PoppieCock @likelysuspect @BeardySchnauzer

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It really isn't right in the UK. It's an American phrase which has caught on a bit.

likelysuspect · 23/05/2026 22:16

HarryKanesRightFoot · 23/05/2026 22:08

What do you do to make sure you’re never late for anything?

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She's Mussolini, the trains run on time for her

Bikergran · 23/05/2026 22:10

wand3rer · 23/05/2026 16:11

Oh, that's interesting! I'm not British. Until recently, I would have used 'I'll have the salmon'. But I was told that 'I'll get' is actually the right phrasing in the UK

@PoppieCock @likelysuspect @BeardySchnauzer

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Absolutely not. It's a jarring Americanism.

HarryKanesRightFoot · 23/05/2026 22:08

LadyMacbethWasFierce · 23/05/2026 19:41

The OP started an interesting thread that has been completely detailrd by comments about “get” v “have”.

For what it’s worth I’d say “I’ll have the salmon please.”

And I agree that comes across as a bit more polished than reading out the whole description. Or pointing to it on the menu as you read.

My own little habits to seem a bit more smooth and polished (when I used to be a confident outgoing person) were never to have the appointment letter or invitation whatever it was in my hand as I arrived somewhere. I obviously always had it in my bag if necessary. But I would never arrive somewhere clutching the letter.

I am never, ever, late.

I have compartments in my (not too large) bag so I don’t have to fumble for things. Not fumbly, not hesitant, not late. Those things really made a difference.

I always had a make up bag of emergency supplies with me (plasters, tissues, paracetamol,

The biggest thing I think was being pleasant, smiley, polite yet quietly assertive.

What do you do to make sure you’re never late for anything?

HarryKanesRightFoot · 23/05/2026 22:07

wand3rer · 23/05/2026 15:55

Any tiny little habits that make you feel a bit more “put together”?

For example, in a restaurant I’ll just say “I’ll get the salmon” instead of reading out the whole dish name exactly as it’s written on the menu (“salmon with roasted potatoes and vegetables”).

It’s such a ridiculously small thing but it makes me feel smoother 😎😂

What else?

This just sounds rude. It doesn’t make you sound decisive.

localnotail · 23/05/2026 22:06

Differentforgirls · 23/05/2026 16:28

I'll HAVE the salmon. You're not going to get it. The waiter is!

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I'm probably going to sound all kinds of wrong but when I order I simply say "salmon, please"

ReprogramNeeded · 23/05/2026 21:50

I agree with previous posts about being on time and always having things like tissues, umbrella, folding hairbrush in your bag. I'd add a really nice pen to take out whenever you are asked to sign/fill in something.
Memorising details instead of rummaging for a letter is a good one.
Noticing others and what is happening, anticipating what they are going to do/need, and showing good manners in helping.

NeverDropYourMooncup · 23/05/2026 21:38

AeriatedAnna · 23/05/2026 16:57

Aaaaw OP, if the first few posters had agreed with you it would’ve been OK. Unfortunately, as soon as one gives an opinion on MN they all follow suite. So whatever you had said it would’ve been wrong.

First time for me to have so many people agree with me, though. Almost as though I might be right on this occasion.

likelysuspect · 23/05/2026 21:32

Anyway.

This is a fish restaurant I take it OP?

What else they got?

CaseClosedWineOpened · 23/05/2026 21:27

I think I see what you are trying to say here. In the same vein, I have my martini order ready to go when ordering an aperitif in a nice bar/restaurant 🍸

ClairDeLaLune · 23/05/2026 21:26

PoppieCock · 23/05/2026 15:59

In fact if I was a waitress, I'd be tempted to say "No madam, please remain seated and allow us to get the salmon for you". 🤣🤣

Haha me too!

BeardySchnauzer · 23/05/2026 21:20

wand3rer · 23/05/2026 21:18

@Warmlight1 @BeardySchnauzer @ClaredeBear

Didn’t see that coming! I’ll give it a few months and try again with wording that hopefully offends absolutely no one 😂

Yeah good luck with that!!!

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wand3rer · 23/05/2026 21:18

@Warmlight1 @BeardySchnauzer @ClaredeBear

Didn’t see that coming! I’ll give it a few months and try again with wording that hopefully offends absolutely no one 😂

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JudgeJ · 23/05/2026 21:01

ilovepixie · 23/05/2026 19:13

Why would you say ‘get’ the salmon. It’s a bit rude.

The use of 'get' in the context of someone else getting something for you is rude.

TheBeaTgoeson1 · 23/05/2026 21:00

‘I’ll get’ is rough.

Please can I have the salmon, classy.

Supporting2026 · 23/05/2026 20:29

wand3rer · 23/05/2026 16:11

Oh, that's interesting! I'm not British. Until recently, I would have used 'I'll have the salmon'. But I was told that 'I'll get' is actually the right phrasing in the UK

@PoppieCock @likelysuspect @BeardySchnauzer

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I would always do "I'll have the salmon thank-you"

ClaredeBear · 23/05/2026 20:28

BeardySchnauzer · 23/05/2026 20:15

I think you need to start a new thread OP. I will join and share my dog poo bag hack again to get things started 🙄

just don’t mention salmon and say ‘please can I have the chicken’

I support this approach.

BeardySchnauzer · 23/05/2026 20:15

I think you need to start a new thread OP. I will join and share my dog poo bag hack again to get things started 🙄

just don’t mention salmon and say ‘please can I have the chicken’