Irregular Verbs!

Start here, at the Beeb

This is not an original idea. It used to be a syndicated newspaper feature which in my yoof I enjoyed daily, but have not seen the like in years. And yet it helped me to become the open-minded and sensitive old fart I am today. Essentially, it's a constructive exercise in perspective and points of view. For example:

1. I am big boned. 2. You are pleasantly plump. 3. He is grossly obese.

Sometimes it's better to reverse the order.

3. They committed an atrocious sneak attack
2. You caught them by surprise.
1. We initiated a pre-emptive action.

Then continue to Crooked Timber

I belong to a religion [alternatively: “denomination”].
You belong to a sect.
He belongs to a cult.

Then go over to Kieran's:

“I tease playfully; You make abusive taunts; He is asking for a broken nose.”

My personal favorite

I have high standards
You are a prefectionist
She is a neurotic controlling shrew