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Hello, this is Six Minute English.
I'm Sam.
And I'm Rob.
Are you good at complaining, Rob?
Uh-huh, of course not.
I'm British.
I never complain, even when I get terrible service.
It's just too embarrassing.
Well, you might be in a minority now, as it seems we British are complaining more than we used to.
We'll look at this topic a little more after this week's quiz question.
The oldest recorded complaint is on a stone tablet in the British Museum.
It's nearly 4,000 years old.
What was the complaint about?
A.
An incorrect number of goats that were delivered after being bought at market.
B.
The quality of copper bars that were supplied,
or C.