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I, Vettezuki
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Originally Posted by BRUTAL64
I'm sorry to me so "mean" (as Ben puts it) it's just true. I'm not the only one that has noticed this stupid trend. I started asking other "Techs" at other companies and they have noticed the same thing.
Face it people; the dumbing down of American (not just U.S. citizens) has started and is growing as we "speak". 
I speak to people all over the world and they (in most cases) are a joy to talk to. They are quick thinking and just plain smarter than the "average" person I talk to every day from the Americas. 
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Well, you know I love to play Devil's advocate; I'm very good at it. Some people say that's because I am the Devil, but I just think they're sissies.
Anywho, people who call you from around the world are a different class relative to their societies than the ones who call you from the states. Anybody who can be doing a Camaro restoration in Europe, or even Australia has at least a) some means, b) some ambition. Here any dolt can fall into a muscle car project.
I'll say this though, some places definitely have a higher average intelligence, or general knowledge than others. I'd say Boston is quite up there. One of the best conversation I ever had was with a British cab driver who drove me back the scenic route from Milton Keanes to London. A very bright older gentlemen who had a charming way of referring to me as a colonial. Apparently he thinks NA is still an English Colony, but other than that, very sharp. 
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03-31-2009, 05:04 PM
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Neanderthal
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Originally Posted by Vettezuki
Well, you know I love to play Devil's advocate; I'm very good at it. Some people say that's because I am the Devil, but I just think they're sissies.
Anywho, people who call you from around the world are a different class relative to their societies than the ones who call you from the states. Anybody who can be doing a Camaro restoration in Europe, or even Australia has at least a) some means, b) some ambition. Here any dolt can fall into a muscle car project.
I'll say this though, some places definitely have a higher average intelligence, or general knowledge than others. I'd say Boston is quite up there. One of the best conversation I ever had was with a British cab driver who drove me back the scenic route from Milton Keanes to London. A very bright older gentlemen who had a charming way of referring to me as a colonial. Apparently he thinks NA is still an English Colony, but other than that, very sharp. |
You Devil!!!!!!!!! Too late to comment right now. I'll do that tomarrow.
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03-31-2009, 05:28 PM
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Power's off.
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Again, sorry to disagree. MOST Americans are just plain stupid.  |
You said you wouldn't tell dammit. 
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04-01-2009, 08:28 AM
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Neanderthal
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You said you wouldn't tell dammit. |
No need to mention you, you are in a "mental" state all your own.  
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04-08-2009, 10:15 AM
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Neanderthal
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"Ok, can I have your phone number"?
Answer, "395-5672".
"Do you have an area code"?
Answer, "01254"
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04-14-2009, 04:07 PM
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"I have 3.73 gears, do you know what color that would be?"
Swear to God, that is a direct quote.
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04-14-2009, 04:10 PM
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"I have 3.73 gears, do you know what color that would be?"
Swear to God, that is a direct quote.
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Was he asking what color his speedometer gear should be with 3.73 gears?
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04-14-2009, 04:33 PM
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Was he asking what color his speedometer gear should be with 3.73 gears?
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Hey, Joe how you doing? Going to Fab Fords?
Yes, It turns out that was what he was after. But, he started out with that question. They don't think out what they are going to ask. They just start out talking and I have to figure out what they really mean. It's just sad. 
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04-14-2009, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by BRUTAL64
Hey, Joe how you doing? Going to Fab Fords?
Yes, It turns out that was what he was after. But, he started out with that question. They don't think out what they are going to ask. They just start out talking and I have to figure out what they really mean. It's just sad. |
Yeah, I'll be there. As far as how I'm doing, I'm feeling raped right now, because of the checks I'm having to send Uncle Sam and the good old State of CA.
Do I win a prize for figuring out what he was asking?
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HP numbers are good and all, but they are like asking someone how much they can bench. What difference does it make if I can still kick your ass?
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04-14-2009, 05:08 PM
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Neanderthal
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Yeah, I'll be there. As far as how I'm doing, I'm feeling raped right now, because of the checks I'm having to send Uncle Sam and the good old State of CA.
Do I win a prize for figuring out what he was asking?
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Yea, you can call me anytime with a tech question.
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