Re Zoe Williams’s article (MI6 has appointed its first female leader. What took it so long?, 16 June), after being informed by my (new, youthful, male) boss that I used to be “motherly” and “aggressive”, I handed in my discover. Disgrace I needed to go away the job I beloved, however higher that than working for dickheads. In the event that they’re not all in favour of you, it isn’t price attempting to alter them from inside. Transfer on to the place you might be appreciated; good workplaces do exist.
Sarah Jackson
London
Whereas not wishing to doubt the sincerity of Marci Shore, who mentioned “The lesson of 1933 is you get out sooner somewhat than later”, and her fellow professors, ought to they not be anticipating the lesson of 1938 and transfer additional away from the US than Canada (Why a professor of fascism left the US: ‘The lesson of 1933 is – you get out’, 16 June)?
Robert Arrowsmith
Blackburn, Lancashire
I’m a retired trainer, and one morning I requested considered one of my college students: “How are you this morning?”. “I’m good,” she replied. “Don’t you imply ‘I’m nicely?’” “Yeah, I’m nicely good.” Language evolves, and adjustments, and the youthful era is at all times one step (a minimum of) forward of us (Letters, 20 June).
Iain Fenton
Lancaster
“When did cooks begin pan‑frying somewhat than simply frying?” asks Dr Mary Oldham (Letters, 18 June). About the identical time that they began oven roasting.
Henry Malt
Bythorn, Cambridgeshire
“What else are you able to fry in?” asks Dr Mary Oldham. A deep fats fryer. Or an air fryer.
Chris Evans
Earby, Lancashire