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| The Belvedere Gallery in Vienna is to be congratulated on its “Selfie Kiss” (Museums gear up for the selfie generation, 3 May). When I visited several years ago, Klimt’s painting was difficult to appreciate among the throng of visitors. Last year, a sign pointed to the Selfie Kiss room, where dozens of visitors took turns to take selfies against a copy, leaving the real thing to be admired by a significantly smaller number.David WittMalmesbury, Wiltshire | The Belvedere Gallery in Vienna is to be congratulated on its “Selfie Kiss” (Museums gear up for the selfie generation, 3 May). When I visited several years ago, Klimt’s painting was difficult to appreciate among the throng of visitors. Last year, a sign pointed to the Selfie Kiss room, where dozens of visitors took turns to take selfies against a copy, leaving the real thing to be admired by a significantly smaller number.David WittMalmesbury, Wiltshire |
| • People looking for companionship in a new city or town (Tinder for chums, 5 May) would benefit greatly from joining a party or group that campaigns for something close to their heart, or by volunteering for an organisation that does worthwhile work. They will soon find their free-time hours filled with meaningful activity, alongside like-minded new friends. And there is no need to feel embarrassed.Bill MairDysart, Fife | • People looking for companionship in a new city or town (Tinder for chums, 5 May) would benefit greatly from joining a party or group that campaigns for something close to their heart, or by volunteering for an organisation that does worthwhile work. They will soon find their free-time hours filled with meaningful activity, alongside like-minded new friends. And there is no need to feel embarrassed.Bill MairDysart, Fife |
| • Stormy Daniels (Interview, 7 May) may be on to something. Al Capone was suspected of organising a number of murders but it was tax evasion that finally did for him. President Trump’s misdemeanours may be legion but if he was ousted on a minor charge that would be part of a great American tradition.Geoff ReidBradford | • Stormy Daniels (Interview, 7 May) may be on to something. Al Capone was suspected of organising a number of murders but it was tax evasion that finally did for him. President Trump’s misdemeanours may be legion but if he was ousted on a minor charge that would be part of a great American tradition.Geoff ReidBradford |
| • When I type my first name into my phone (Letters, 8 May), predictive text then invariably decides my name is Thatcher. Should I sue?Margaret Garland Saffron Walden, Essex | • When I type my first name into my phone (Letters, 8 May), predictive text then invariably decides my name is Thatcher. Should I sue?Margaret Garland Saffron Walden, Essex |
| • When texting my mother “How are things?”, predictive text changed my query to “How are thongs?” She responded: “Wonderful.” We’ve never spoken of the incident. We never will.Brendan KellyDublin, Ireland | • When texting my mother “How are things?”, predictive text changed my query to “How are thongs?” She responded: “Wonderful.” We’ve never spoken of the incident. We never will.Brendan KellyDublin, Ireland |
| • I’ve waited ages for an article on double entendres (G2, 8 May) and now you’ve given me one.Dr Iain FerrisPembrey, Carmarthenshire | • I’ve waited ages for an article on double entendres (G2, 8 May) and now you’ve given me one.Dr Iain FerrisPembrey, Carmarthenshire |
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