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Old Apr 2, 2017, 5:30 pm
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Originally Posted by zebrametalevel
I'm glad you find it amusing! But now you'll explain what the UAE has to do with Qatar?
The FAA does not have jurisdiction over QR flights. Beyond that I really don't see any further need for discussion of it in this thread.
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Old Apr 3, 2017, 2:55 am
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Karfa - before I left private practice, I was a mere snip at 900 per hour. I was always amazed I was gainfully employed!!
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Old Apr 3, 2017, 4:09 am
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That reminds me, A couple of months ago I was sat next to a 'gentleman' on a significantly delayed GVA-LHR, who, during his rant about his missed connection, kept telling the CC repeatedly that he was a "$1500 an hour lawyer" and that he was going to "bill BA for his lost time". We were all suitably impressed.

Totally OT, when I worked for a Big Four I acted as an expert witness on a client's failed SAP project and found that the cheeky buggers, sorry esteemed partners, were charging me out at £1500 an hour! I obviously added a commensurate level of value
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Old Apr 3, 2017, 4:21 am
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Originally Posted by FatnLoud
That reminds me, A couple of months ago I was sat next to a 'gentleman' on a significantly delayed GVA-LHR, who, during his rant about his missed connection, kept telling the CC repeatedly that he was a "$1500 an hour lawyer" and that he was going to "bill BA for his lost time". We were all suitably impressed.
Surely it should be 'I sat' not 'I was sat' - or even 'I was sitting'? Sorry, can't help myself...
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Old Apr 3, 2017, 5:23 am
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Originally Posted by nwmgc
Surely it should be 'I sat' not 'I was sat' - or even 'I was sitting'? Sorry, can't help myself...
Assuming the seat was allocated by the airline and not himself, then, for once! I would say "I was sat" was correct!
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Old Apr 3, 2017, 5:34 am
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I would love to criticise the grammar police, but both SWMBO and I do it.

The problem is, our daughter does it too, and we do not have immunity!!
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Old Apr 3, 2017, 5:42 am
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Originally Posted by dpfs
Assuming the seat was allocated by the airline and not himself, then, for once! I would say "I was sat" was correct!
If the airline did so, it could be 'I was seated'. 'BA sat me next to..' would be possible, if somewhat inelegant.
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Old Apr 3, 2017, 6:19 am
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Originally Posted by nwmgc
If the airline did so, it could be 'I was seated'. 'BA sat me next to..' would be possible, if somewhat inelegant.
Usage trumps formality

The non-standard form "I was sat in the room for 15 minutes", seems more common in the north.
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Old Apr 3, 2017, 6:54 am
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Originally Posted by nwmgc
Surely it should be 'I sat' not 'I was sat' - or even 'I was sitting'? Sorry, can't help myself...
Originally Posted by dpfs
Assuming the seat was allocated by the airline and not himself, then, for once! I would say "I was sat" was correct!
Originally Posted by Ancient Observer
I would love to criticise the grammar police, but both SWMBO and I do it.

The problem is, our daughter does it to, and we do not have immunity!!
Originally Posted by nwmgc
If the airline did so, it could be 'I was seated'. 'BA sat me next to..' would be possible, if somewhat inelegant.
Originally Posted by IAN-UK
Usage trumps formality

The non-standard form "I was sat in the room for 15 minutes", seems more common in the north.
Ladies and gentlemen, really? This is the DYKWIA topic, in a frequent flyer forum - I know a great place where this discussion would work www.englishforums.com
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Old Apr 3, 2017, 7:08 am
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Originally Posted by Tobias-UK
Ladies and gentlemen, really? This is the DYKWIA topic, in a frequent flyer forum - I know a great place where this discussion would work www.englishforums.com
But the joy, the serendipitous nature of threads, often leads us astray
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Old Apr 3, 2017, 7:24 am
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Originally Posted by IAN-UK
Usage trumps formality

The non-standard form "I was sat in the room for 15 minutes", seems more common in the north.
North or south, "I was sitting" is grammatically correct. The only place I have seen or heard "I was sat" is here on FT. As I am not usually the grammar police and the posters here are not my kids, I have given everyone a pass on this one.
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Old Apr 3, 2017, 8:05 am
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Originally Posted by Ancient Observer
I would love to criticise the grammar police, but both SWMBO and I do it.

The problem is, our daughter does it to [sic], and we do not have immunity!!
*too
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Old Apr 3, 2017, 10:56 am
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Originally Posted by Tobias-UK
Ladies and gentlemen, really? This is the DYKWIA topic, in a frequent flyer forum - I know a great place where this discussion would work www.englishforums.com
I'm desperate for a proper DYKWIA story. I have my first First next week so I may well have to have my very own Diva episode. I'm not sure nufnuf77 will approve though
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Old Apr 3, 2017, 11:03 am
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Originally Posted by HilFly
North or south, "I was sitting" is grammatically correct. The only place I have seen or heard "I was sat" is here on FT. As I am not usually the grammar police and the posters here are not my kids, I have given everyone a pass on this one.
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