We all go about our daily lives believing what we say has no significance to others (and is therefore unimportant). Sometimes however, little nuggets of social insight can leap out. Here are a few I've picked up on my daily commute.
"You can economize on absolutely anything except what goes on your feet".
Overheard mother talking to daughter on train. 11.11.11
"You've got nice skin, why don't you show it off?".
Overheard on train, boyfriend talking to girlfriend. 12.11.11
"Unless someone punches or kicks you in the face, I don't want to see you crying".
Young black father talking to his primary school-aged son, Fulham Palace Road. 18.11.11
"Even though I've given up smoking, I still like the smell of fresh smoke. Not on somebody else though".
Two women chatting on the Victoria Tube. 22.11.11Funny what people say when they think no-one is listening. Anything you've heard recently that deserves a post here?
