1. I murmur an acknowledging greeting to a passing bin man.
He is a well brought-up African and replies with eye contact and a warm 'Good morning. How are you?'
I then have to respond with information about my wellness, and a polite inquiry about his. For me as a well brought-up woman from south east England, this is terribly awkward; but I value the disruption and I appreciate the warmth.
2. A new tube of toothpaste and a birthday card -- these are not difficult errands.
3. I discover that Is it Cake? is a real thing, not just invented for a gag on Ghosts. I only know this because my husband and daughter are fans.
3b. The episode of Successville in which Martin Kemp gets so confused that he forgets his own name will never, ever get old.
