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    "When two Englishmen meet, their first talk is of the weather." This saying is attributed to whom?

    Question #33486. Asked by mochyn. (May 12 03 3:57 PM)


    Friar Tuck

    		Dr Samuel Johnson, an English writer of the 18th century

    May 12 03, 4:34 PM
    PDAZ

    		Adding the link attributing quote to Samuel Johnson:

    "It is commonly observed, that when two Englishmen meet, their first talk is of the weather; they are in haste to tell each other, what each must already know, that it is hot or cold, bright or cloudy, windy or calm."

    http://www.samueljohnson.com/england.html

    Sep 15 09, 10:25 PM

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