I've taken to writing business emails in a formal,

[Burney]

almost Victorian style - the way one used to write business letters when I started work in the 80s, really.

"We trust that the above and attached are to your approval and look forward to receiving the favour of your valued further instructions." That sort of thing.

No one's commented on this yet. There must be some people out there scratching their heads, wondering why they're doing business with a character out of a Dickens novel.

I find I do this with lawyers and accountants, but no-one else.

[Sir C]

I find I do this with lawyers and accountants, but no-one else.

Aren't you supposed to be in Yanquiland? Which bit are you going to?