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Originally Posted by Russ

No, it's an apt argument. Neither you or gary would be able to tell with any certainty how long the people he saw at the hospital or my OH had been in the country for. Clothing might give someone an indication but nothing that would guarantee any certainty.

You are again asking for something different. Knowing if someone has not long been in the country is completely different to knowing how long they have been here.

So those new to the country only dress a certain way, speaking a certain way and are of a certain age bracket? You're making this up as you go along aren't you?

You just can't accept that it's possible due to a closed mind or because you can't tell the difference.

And I'm equally sure there are many people in London capable of a lucky guess as to whether or not someone is entitled to free NHS treatment but quietly ignores the times they may have got it wrong (which of course never happens because of this mystical 6th sense).

You are clutching at straws now. It has never been said that it is possible to know how long everyone you see has been in the country. It has been said however that there are times when you can in fact be 100% sure due to the distinguishing features.