Haha vintage ? That makes you pretty valuable and expensive too :D
Nice sentiment, but "vintage" in people is just a polite word for old and out of style.
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Haha vintage ? That makes you pretty valuable and expensive too :D
Nice sentiment, but "vintage" in people is just a polite word for old and out of style.
That's true, whatever we loves becomes a part of our life and not getting to see around (what we love) hurts
But am glad your car is in good hands and will be taken care of
You are not out of style, you still got it I feel ;)
You are indeed a perceptive man, Hannan! Flattery always works!
There is a saying in the South of the US that sounds like praise, but actually is a statement of failure. When someone says, "Well, bless his heart, he tried", it means he was a horrible failure at it because he just is not capable.
"Did you read his last book?"
"Yes, I did. Bless his heart."
"I know, that's what I thought."
I rather like the custom because it is never said in a hurtful way.
(nothing to do with your comment; just reminded me of the saying.)
I thought style has nothing to do with age, mature people know more about style and it suits them more too.
That's a new saying for me never heard of it but it has a meaning in it. We shouldn't tell someone of their failure straight away it might hurt them.
(its about the saying only not about you as I still stand by my statement that you still got style :) )
Usually when someone fails, they know they have failed and that alone is the most severe punishment for them. In some cases, the person does not really understand that they have failed and that is when "Bless his heart" is best used. It is a very gentle acknowledgement of someone's failure without actually mentioning it. I think that is one of the most endearing things about Southern US culture: the gentle politeness shown to others
This short video describes its use best:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=w4nRIw_ATJA
And thank you for your comment about style. I agree, but it can be reflected in many ways, such as in the way one dresses, in their language or manner. I was taught as a child that I was to respect women and I still say "yes, ma'am" to young sales clerks I have never met. Unfortunately, too many of them think I'm just an odd old man. They think they are mature but they do not know that they are the ones who have not learned their own culture yet.
It's a Southern thing. ( Our standard reply to explain why we do some of the things we do.)
That's explained brilliantly and I have learnt it now. I might use ti at places but am afraid if anyone would know what am saying :D i expect people to be as unaware of it as I earlier was.
Video helped big time :) Thank you for that.
You're welcome, I should thank you actually for teaching me quite so many things and because of that Am starting to like the southern US culture, its pretty much about respecting others and trying to hurt them the least.
Yes, it is. I has been that way since the USA was begun. Some say it's because it is so hot and humid no one wants to exert themselves and waste energy on anger. I think it's because the South was mostly used for farming and the pace of life was slower than in the North where all the factories were located and people ran on tighter schedules and always in a hurry.
One thing for certain, it is a special thing to have problems resolved while sitting on someone's front porch in a rocking chair, drinking iced sweet tea, and talking. Or, just sitting with family and friends and talking the evening away!
I like it a lot! I once refused a major promotion because I did not want to live in or near Chicago! I like the country life and having deer eat our flowers :)
Good to be back here again and am not sure if i can post such lengthy comments anymore as I have a very low RC value. Living with the nature is a blessing and a refreshing thing am sure. I like such lifestyle too :)