Cultures & Groups - 15 November 2007

We don't talk on the phone anymore. Instead we send a few badly-abbreviated, non-punctuated words to someone. I also believe people are losing their manners and common sense with text messaging. I see people texting everywhere, including while driving and even while talking to other people. I feel like the entire younger generation is going to lose important communication skills because of text messaging. Am I wrong?

2007-11-15 01:46:57 · 15 answers · asked by whitesox09 7 in Other - Cultures & Groups

SYDNEY (AFP) - Santas in Australia's largest city have been told not to use Father Christmas's traditional "ho ho ho" greeting because it may be offensive to women, it was reported Thursday. Sydney's Santa Clauses have instead been instructed to say "ha ha ha" instead, the Daily Telegraph reported

This is one of those "Are you kidding me?" Articles in my book. Is there anyone out there that doesn't think this is taking being PC way, way, way too far?

Also do you think it makes Australia look stupid for doing things like this? I think it makes them look afraid to live life without watching every word. If a woman told me she was offended by by Santa saying HO HO HO she would be really offended when I called her a moron.

Entire story

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20071115/wl_asia_afp/lifestyleaustraliachristmasoffbeat

2007-11-15 01:38:56 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Cultures & Groups

with the bog standard..predictable "lingerie only" sign on the door---metaphorically speaking..!

2007-11-15 01:26:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

to tell her I'm not doing anything you are not or have not engaged in? Or is it best to let the old biddy do her own thing?

2007-11-15 01:12:52 · 25 answers · asked by Southern Comfort 6 in Senior Citizens

Were they only shown in movie theaters during intermission?

2007-11-15 01:12:13 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

to say Ho Ho Ho anymore? He has to say HA HA HA in order not to offend. What in the world is going on here?

2007-11-15 00:17:52 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens