Which one makes sense? (Sayings about hornets, flunkies, etc)

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Jobb

#55562 Tue, 16 Nov 04 05:17 AM

1) You'd rather offend a gentleman than a flunky, as Chinese saying goes.
2)it's unwise to stir up a nest of hornets.
3) Never mess with petty minds.

If you feel one is boring, please point it out.

Jobb

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Mister Micawber

#55633 Tue, 16 Nov 04 01:35 PM

1) 'We would rather offend a gentleman than a flunky', as the Chinese saying goes. Have I changed the intended meaning, Jobb?-- 'we' includes the speaker, which is more diplomatic.

2) 'It is unwise to stir up a nest of hornets.' A common saying in English also.

3) 'Never mess with petty minds.' This one I love.

I like 'em all.