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I just saw a show on PBS about how it is very popular in Europe to hate the US. It has everything to do with the US having so much influence in the world and other countries feeling like their culture is being snuffed out. That and our governments involvement with goings on abroad. They even went so far as to say that the countries they visited (Ireland, England, France and Poland) we jealous of the US because they are not as important to world politics anymore.

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Martin, without having looked at your link I think I can explain the "Joneses" comment.

In America there is a saying that goes, "he's trying to keep up with the Joneses" which generally means he is living beyond his means simply to match the success of his neighbors.

I'm guessing that the "I am the Joneses" comment means that I am the one that others strive to match.

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Martin, without having looked at your link I think I can explain the "Joneses" comment.

In America there is a saying that goes, "he's trying to keep up with the Joneses" which generally means he is living beyond his means simply to match the success of his neighbors.

I'm guessing that the "I am the Joneses" comment means that I am the one that others strive to match.

ah yes, that makes perfect sense! thanks for explaining :bow: :thumbsup:

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What kind of Thinker are You?

my results:

You are a Logical-Mathematical Thinker

Logical-Mathematical thinkers:

* Like to understand patterns and relationships between objects or actions

* Try to understand the world in terms of causes and effects

* Are good at thinking critically, and solving problems creatively

Other Logical-Mathematical Thinkers include

Isaac Newton, Archimedes, Albert Einstein

Careers which suit Logical-Mathematical thinkers include

Physicist, Chemist, Biologist, Lawyer, Computer programmer, Engineer, Inventor

You are a Musical Thinker

Musical thinkers:

* Tend to think in sounds, and may also think in rhythms and melodies

* Are sensitive to the sounds and rhythms of words as well as their meanings.

* Feel a strong connection between music and emotions

Other Musical Thinkers include

Mozart, John Lennon, Jimi Hendrix

Careers which suit Musical Thinkers include

Musician, Music teacher, Sound engineer, Recording technician

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You are a Linguistic Thinker

Linguistic thinkers:

- Tend to think in words, and like to use language to express complex ideas.

- Are sensitive to the sounds and rhythms of words as well as their meanings.

Other Linguistic Thinkers include

William Shakespeare, Sylvia Plath, Anne Frank

Careers which suit Linguistic thinkers include

Journalist, Librarian, Salesperson, Proof-reader, Translator, Poet, Lyricist

:cool: :cool: I say. I know myself very well. :beatnik:

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I am two: Musical Thinker and

You are an Existential Thinker

Existential thinkers:

Like to spend time thinking about philosophical issues such as "What is the meaning of life?"

Try to see beyond the 'here and now', and understand deeper meanings

consider moral and ethical implications of problems as well as practical solutions

Like existential thinkers, Leonardo questioned man's role in the universe. Many of his paintings explored the relationship between man and God. Other Existential Thinkers include

The Buddha, Gandhi, Plato, Socrates, Martin Luther King

Careers which suit Existential Thinkers include

Philosopher, Religious leader, Head of state, Artist, Writer

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