Britain | The national character
Britain is becoming a well-mannered but deceitful society
Technology and sloppy government are to blame
|WATFORD
The moon Under Water pub is not far from Watford Football Club. It is large, and its prices are low. It is the sort of place where you might expect rowdy behaviour. And until a few years ago Kwame Tefe, who manages it, often removed the chairs and served beer in plastic cups on game days. Today he sees no need.
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