Talking to a working class man

[An tSaoi]

This evening I have to spend five hours in a van with a working class man. Just the two of us driving from one factory to another to collect a heavy thing and bring it back. The other working class man is off sick, so I've been volunteered.

What should I talk to the working class man about? He's into sport. I know there's something happening in the football. All the big teams are forming a super league and everyone is upset. Can someone elaborate?

He's into betting. What sort of things are people betting on at the minute? What sort of music is there these days? Is there anything in the news?

What other things would a working class man like to talk about for five hours? Help.

[Glebe]

The complete works of Dostoyevsky? I dunno, what are working class oiks interested in?

[Blumf]

I asked Sir Keir, and he said to talk about how brilliant the Union Flag is.

You're in Ireland, right?

[An tSaoi]

Yes that would be an interesting topic of discussion. I think the working class man is not a fan of the Union Flag. Perhaps I could take up a contrary position to stimulate debate. Now we're getting somewhere.

[dozybugcarrot]

Give him some tips on his driving. Every body loves that.

[TrenterPercenter]

Are you by any chance Jess Phillips?

[Inspector Norse]

What other things would a working class man like to talk about for five hours?

Prince Philip

[Space ghost]

Just mirror his movements. He will lead you.

[Glebe]

Give him some tips on his driving. Every body loves that.

Shit parking, serf!

[Video Game Fan 2000]

We love chips and remembering space hoppers. Don't say "L. O. L." out loud or mention lattes, else you might get sprayed with a thick misting of autonomist musk as a fear response.

Cor blimey, you only done and gone collapsed me strata ain't you guvonr? 'kin 'ell!

[Video Game Fan 2000]

[Emma Raducanu]

Ask him if he's heard the latest Stormzy track.

Offer him a can of carling 'for the road'. They love all this.

[An tSaoi]

What about tits? Would tits be a good topic to discuss with the working class man?

[Video Game Fan 2000]

Before mentioning breasts check if he's driving the kind of van that has a steering wheel design to survive a heavy rutting.

[An tSaoi]

But seriously, what the fuck would you talk about with a stranger for five hours? I can barely keep a conversation running with people I know.

[Blumf]

What about tits? Would tits be a good topic to discuss with the working class man?

This brings up another important factor. As a van driver's mate, you need to have some witty repartee to yell at unsuspecting ladies as you hurtle by.

[An tSaoi]

Okay I'm taking notes...

[St_Eddie]

What should I talk to the working class man about? He's into sport. I know there's something happening in the football. All the big teams are forming a super league and everyone is upset. Can someone elaborate?

"Did you see that ludicrous display last night?"

[Fr.Bigley]

Stick the radio on and tell him how much you like/hate the DJ...the torrent of shite will thence commence.

[Better Midlands]

Discuss this season's trends in hi-vis apparel.

[Emma Raducanu]

Blame everything on that Corbyn. Pot holes, red lights etc.

[An tSaoi]

Discuss this season's trends in hi-vis apparel.

He doesn't wear his hi-vis, but I do. They've put up a notice that you have to wear your hi-vis, but he doesn't care.

Blame everything on that Corbyn. Pot holes, red lights etc.

I'll just go one step farther and blame the Brits in general.

[Norton Canes]

Compliment his hair

[An tSaoi]

He's baldy.

He has an earring. I could compliment that.

[Fambo Number Mive]

As he is into betting you could bet him ten euro he can't do a wheelie outside the factory.

Tell him if he is very good you will buy him a jazz mag at the newsagents.

[Norton Canes]

He's baldy.

He has an earring. I could compliment that

For sure. Also make sure to reassuringly touch his knee.

[JaDanketies]

I've always been interested in how the lower orders avoid cholera outbreaks. Ask him what the sanitation is like in his village. Perhaps a church order recently cleaned the well.

[Butchers Blind]

Ask him if he'd like a good, hard fuck in the arse.

[El Unicornio, mang]

"See the match?"
"Which one?"
"Dunno..."

[An tSaoi]

"See the match?"
"Which one?"
"Dunno..."

"Did you see that ludicrous display last night?"

I reckon these aren't far off what's going to happen.