They got on the train heading for Genoa, those young Italian men. On their way home from work. And did they look the part. Well cut beige suits, stud ear rings, sharp side-burns shaved to a point, knitted wool ties and cool blue dress shirts, soft leather shoes, stylish sun glasses and, of course, the latest mobile phones. And in some cases perhaps just a hint of gay.
We watched their antics - the bubbling conversation, games on their mobiles and numerous texts sent and received – wondering what work they actually did. I plumbed for something in travel or retail where their gregarious talents would be well suited and rewarded. But Sally got it right: they blitz each town to persuade householders to switch their domestic energy supplier. I am sure they were successful. After all, who could resist their charms? They were electric.
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