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Lost in Translation: Navigating Generational Catchphrases
We all use phrases from TV or movies such as in the Capital One commercial “What’s in your wallet?” Catchphrases are part of the common culture. They make us happy and amused when we use them. (1) We use them to connect with people. But drop one of these gems on someone not in the know and you might as well be speaking Klingon. You get blank stares from the under-30 crowd or the dreaded “OK, Boomer” eye roll. Take hubby’s enthusiastic compliment to a customer service agent, “
Apr 21, 20244 min read
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