Originally posted by sasguru
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Originally posted by eternalnomadIf I were a "code monkey" it probably would be.Hard Brexit now!
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Remember, we live in the age of "bling" where to admit not being able to afford the latest "must have" gadget is social suicide.
Most of my bling mates look at me pitifully (but know that I could if I wanted to...).
I do own up to a weakness for nice shoes and perfume, however."I can put any old tat in my sig, put quotes around it and attribute to someone of whom I've heard, to make it sound true."
- Voltaire/Benjamin Franklin/Anne Frank...Comment
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Originally posted by sasguruOK then I bet your wriiten commoonikashun skills are crap, thenComment
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Originally posted by cojakIt depends who you fraternise with, matey...
Most of my bling mates look at me pitifully (but know that I could if I wanted to...).
I do own up to a weakness for nice shoes and perfume, however.
What is it about women and shoes ? (I understand the perfume fetish as it masks the older woman "eau de fanny" smell)
My wife thinks she is Imelda Marcos and has more shoes than the local shoe shop and in the next couple of years she will need to invest in stronger perfumesComment
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Originally posted by eternalnomadSome of my mates like to take the p155 that I drive a 5 year old and seriously under-powered Volvo. Then they remember that I am an overpaid contractor and that I could easily afford a "nice car" if one took my fancy.
What is it about women and shoes ? (I understand the perfume fetish as it masks the older woman "eau de fanny" smell)
My wife thinks she is Imelda Marcos and has more shoes than the local shoe shop and in the next couple of years she will need to invest in stronger perfumes
"Marry someone younger and richer."Comment
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Originally posted by eternalnomadI think GV's notions are very accurate.
I also think a very large proportion of people in the UK are having their own personal financial crisis but are too embarrased to admit it (I know members of my own family and circle of friends in this situation)
Remember, we live in the age of "bling" where to admit not being able to afford the latest "must have" gadget is social suicide.Comment
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Originally posted by expatBut how does that square with buying Own-Brand stuff? Surely that's an open admission of being skint? I.e. the opposite of trying to hide poverty or deny recession by use of credit?
How often do you go supermarket shopping with your mates/peers/extended family?
What are the chances of your neighbours, peers and extended family seeing what brand of groceries you purchase ?
Contrast that with:-
The car you drive
The designer labels you wear
The expensive watch that you have
The flash 97" plasma/super-dooper/dogsbollox wide screen dolby TV
The location of your main holiday
The value of your villa in wherever
The public school that your kids attend
All are very visible social status symbolsComment
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Originally posted by eternalnomadMoving to own-brand groceries is an easy move to make for people for which there is little risk of being "caught".
How often do you go supermarket shopping with your mates/peers/extended family?
What are the chances of your neighbours, peers and extended family seeing what brand of groceries you purchase ?
Contrast that with:-
The car you drive
The designer labels you wear
The expensive watch that you have
The flash 97" plasma/super-dooper/dogsbollox wide screen dolby TV
The location of your main holiday
The value of your villa in wherever
The public school that your kids attend
All are very visible social status symbolsComment
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