Is it possible for you to stop using “we” and “us” in a lazy manner? On 5 November there were articles headlined “Why we’re still all talking about Jamal Khashoggi”, “Why everyone has Shallow on repeat” and “Everyone should have a dog”. The next day we have “Why do we watch people eating online?”. I could give many more examples of articles in which the “we” etc does not include me. It is irritating to be included in behaviour/views that I do not share.
Alan Ball
Alresford, Essex
• Gayatra Devi’s article about the uses of boredom (28 September 2015) was interesting. Notwithstanding, the word boredom itself suggests little of the condition. My maiden aunts 80 years ago would pace their apartment, forehead tightly wrapped to stave off boredom. When I asked them what was the matter, I got this reply in Yiddish: “Es nidditmir de neshuma.” Translated, it says, “My soul is vexed.” Now that is exactly what boredom conveys.
Jascha Kessler
Emeritus professor of modern English and American literature, UCLA
• I love Felicity Cloake’s recipe articles usually – but “ready-to-roll icing” (Masterclass: Christmas cake, Feast, 3 November)! Where’s the royal icing? No fondant icing should come near a Christmas cake. Ever.
Helen Marriage
London
• If this is to be a “sport” (What’s the thrill of the kill?, G2, 5 November), let there at least be a level playing field. For example, for lion hunting let the hunter go out alone using a bolt-action rifle and wearing two large steaks around his neck.
Ken Ducker
Yorkley, Gloucestershire
• Is there something wrong with me? Blue-light LED screens send me to sleep (Letters, 6 November). A game of solitaire on the iPad or reading on the Kindle guarantees shuteye within five minutes.
Jennifer Henley
London
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