Art prices? you ask.
Yes, she explains. For example, in the 1980s the art world was very
market-driven. Prices went sky-high because some investors and status
seekers paid exorbitant amounts. We feel that kind of took art away from
the masses.
Wow, now youre really armed with some good insider art talk!
See You at the Big One!
While youre at it, dont forget to grill your informant for special insider
greetings to use when youre with their gang. For example, actresses cringe
if they hear good luck before a show, but they smile at well-wishers who
say Break a leg!
Break a leg, however, is not appropriate for runners before a marathon.
Thats the last thought they want to have! The only thing they want to break
is their personal record. Try Have a pesonal best!
Firefighters who work on shift seldom see each other except, of course,
at the biggest blazes. Thus the firefighters greeting See ya at the big one!
Once, driving in a sleepy town youd have to work at getting lost in, I
succeeded. I was hopelessly turned around. Happily, I spotted the firehouse
and a couple of bored firefighters lounging out front.
Excuse me, can you tell me the way back to Route 50? I called out the
window. I could tell from their attitude they thought I was an idiot.
Nevertheless, they lethargically pointed me in the right direction. As I drove
off, I called out, Thanks guys, see ya at the big one! In the rearview mirror I
saw huge smiles break out on their faces as they stood up in unison and
waved good-bye. The disoriented dizzy blond driving off had won their
respect with their insider salute.
How to Secretly Learn About Their Lives
Lets say your paper carrier has just hurled the newspaper from his bike
to your front door. You pour a cup of coffee and get cofortable to catch up
on whats happening in the world. Your world, that is. Do you flip first to the
international news? The fashion se tion? The sports page? The
entertainment section? Maybe the comics?
Whichever section you usually flip to first, tomorrow DONT. Turn to
any other section, preferably one you hardly ever read. Why? Because it
will familiarize you with other worlds so that you can soon discuss anything
with anybody, no matter how little you have in common.
ooja
(Ooja)
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