Readers write in to discuss various topics from recent Guardian articles, including language in HR, comedy rhymes, political decisions, and pub policies.
Staffing vs Manning
Kathy Ashton from York, working in human resources, notes the irony of Lucy Mangan using 'manning' in a review of the TV series Furious, despite years of encouragement to use 'staffing' instead.
Rhyme and Pronunciation
Gordon Glassford from Corby, Northamptonshire, defends Jimmy Cricket's rhyme of 'faffing' with 'laughing', stating that most English speakers pronounce them to rhyme, unlike some from southern England.
Political Support
Mary Hutty from Bath questions Kemi Badenoch's support for Joshua Bonehill-Paine, suggesting she might then campaign for Shamima Begum's return to the UK.
Vertical Drinking
Austen Lynch from Garstang, Lancashire, comments on the issue of vertical drinking in Soho, humorously noting the real problem is the inability to remain vertical while drinking.
Self-Driving Taxis
Margaret Squires from St Andrews, Fife, jests that she will only accept a safety driver in a self-driving taxi if it is Ann Droid.
