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| 2f7f3b2 | Shall I make you a cup of tea? He asked. It was the classic response to crisis practiced throughout these islands--in England, Scotland, and elsewhere. Emotional turmoil, danger, even disaster could be faced with far greater equanimity if the kettle was switched on. War has been declared! There's been a major earthquake! The stock market has collapsed! Oh really? Let me put the kettle on.... | crises crises-solution crisis tea | Alexander McCall Smith |