MaxE wrote:
OTOH I can see how in Queensland maybe there is a major problem with old farts in digger hats sitting on their verandas and yelling at the blackfellas to weed their gardens faster; never having been there I can't say, but it's quite possible that @Bradleigh has a valid point that we ignorant Yanks simply don't get.
Even if not intended, I find this a teensy bit offensive.
I said earlier that I have only ever used it in jest with my peers, I do actually have a good amount of respect for older people, have rarely met many that would be any problem (I rarely meet people). I imagine the only time I would ever use it if one told me that the current job market is easy to get into, but is all online applications now and incredibly difficult without much experience.
Or perhaps if I was told that I was on my phone too much, as I usually watch a video while on my daily walks, but if I am watching the screen is usually me watching news, insightful commentary on social to economic subjects and philosophy. It is rarely me being vapid in favour of expanding my knowledge or perception.
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