George Mikes Quote

If somebody tells you an obviously untrue story, on the Continent you would remark, "You are a liar, Sir, and a rather dirty one at that." In England you just say "Oh, is that so?" Or "That's rather an unusual story, isn't it?

How to be a Brit: The Classic Bestselling Guide (ed. Penguin UK, 1986) - ISBN: 9780141927015

If somebody tells you an obviously untrue story, on the Continent you would remark, You are a liar, Sir, and a rather dirty one at that. In England...

If somebody tells you an obviously untrue story, on the Continent you would remark, You are a liar, Sir, and a rather dirty one at that. In England...

If somebody tells you an obviously untrue story, on the Continent you would remark, You are a liar, Sir, and a rather dirty one at that. In England...

If somebody tells you an obviously untrue story, on the Continent you would remark, You are a liar, Sir, and a rather dirty one at that. In England...