is posting a “polite” sign for the neighbors passive-aggressive? “perhaps,” says the washington post.

perhaps this portland resident could learn a lesson in politeness from our famously good-natured neighbors to the north? or, um, maybe not.

(photos from guy in toronto, via jerrold!)
related: boston, a place for friends

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after a minor breakout, matt in toronto “borrowed” his roommate’s clinique cleanser…and then forgot to put it back where he found it. his (admirably direct) roommate asked if he’d mind not using her clinique products again in the future, seeing as it was, you know, pretty expensive and not that big of a container. “no […]

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it was a “killer busy” week at the office, so gord in ontario admits that he and his coworkers left the place in a certain state of disarray. (such is the wont of “creative professionals.”) unfortunately, the boss chose that weekend to pop in to give some people an impromptu tour. on monday, these adorable […]

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i think what fascinates me most about this e-mail, from the head of the party planning committee — excuse me, “fun fund” — at an office in toronto, is the subject line. not only does the writer ignore the obvious “let them eat cake,” she vetoes the direct approach (”hey, fatty“) in favor of the […]

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(from beyond robson, via miss604)
perhaps scott should give anytime stan a call?

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