Whats the difference between an officers beret and a ratings

[Mutley]

gfski, no need to keep on apologising.

Joci causa

translates to 'for the joke'

You are correct that 'j' was used to replace the 'i' in certain original latin text, for example the latin for Jesus is correctly 'Iesus'. It is unclear at what stage ancient latin adopted the letter 'j', whether it was 'always there' or indeed if it was a slow evolution of 'i' for certain syntax.

All languages evolve, even ancient ones, but according to Chambers (at least) they agree that joke is from the Latin 'joci'.

[gfski]

Thanks, I really struggled for that should have guessed really, jocular etc.

[Yorkie Malone]

To take this to the ultimate would be for the young lad to print it off, just before he goes for his interview, and "present" the chappie in the office with all the comments.

No doubt the chappie concerned will know one or two of us, and next time he asks a young lad a question, he will be able to ask it in the correct manner.

OR

Be more precise in asking the question.