That's ok because your texts probably aren't as long as a performance review or team email. And texting is different. You can't use all ten fingers typing a text anyways.
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That's ok because your texts probably aren't as long as a performance review or team email. And texting is different. You can't use all ten fingers typing a text anyways.
That's because everyone and their brother would label them as such. Apparently some fashion experts differentiate between those shoes vs. running shoes vs. basketball shoes vs. etc.
One earlier poster said it right, if you're going out somewhere nice or wearing nicer pants, then you probably need something like these. That being said, there's absolutely nothing wrong with wearing "regular" tennis shoes with jeans.
Even worse when I'm in the office and I obviously have my headphones on. I am listening to something. I don't really want to talk right now. If you say something to me, I will likely have to force you to repeat it, which is stupid for silly small talk.
What is the big deal? Jeans are casual wear. If you're wearing a collared, button down shirt with jeans, then I can see having to wear nicer shoes. If you're wearing a t-shirt with jeans, then tennis shoes should be fine.
That's not a huge deal. But don't be surprised when someone asks what part of Des Moines, and you have to say "Uuuh, Ankeny?"
The bigger issue with claiming Chicago or a similar city is that they are usually posturing. Especially true with the people I knew at ISU. Saying they were from Chicago in a small campus town like Ames was their way of trying to say they were from a REAL city. They could claim all the big city sophistication and culture of a real Chicagoan.
I live in Johnston but grew up in Des Moines. If I were talking to someone that I knew was from Iowa I would just say I live in Johnston. If I was out of state I'd probably say a suburb of Des Moines, or just Des Moines to ease confusion.
I know a lot of people who say they are from "just outside" of a somewhat better known town than the hamlet they are actually from.
Guys, isn't this "petty" annoyances? Quit getting the panties you're wearing under your dad jeans in a bunch. It won't match the sweet athletic shoes you're rocking with it.
I hate when people try to tell me to calm down. I'M ******* CALM!! DON'T I LOOK ******* CALM TO YOU?!?!
When Iived in Indiana and was talking with people not familiar with Indiana id say I lived in Indianapolis instead of Carmel, since no one knows Carmel is a suburb of Indianapolis. But people in Indiana I'd say Carmel.
Kind of the same now. I live in Waikiki. But most people back home I say Honolulu because most don't know Waikiki is in Honolulu and just a neighborhood.
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Yep, most of the EIU students from "Chicago" that I know are really from the Western suburbs.
Yeah, that's a major reason it bugs me. I grew up in the city, and the suburban life is a lot different, depending on where you are.
The ISU people that claimed Chicago were all "those types" of people too. A lot of posturing.
I dated a girl from "Chicago". She was so full of herself even though she had the personality of a rock. I put up with her for a while for two specific "reasons".
I would say it depends on who you're talking to. I'm from Johnston, and if I was talking to someone familiar with the central portion of Iowa, I'd say I'm from Johnston. Otherwise, I'd say I'm from the Des Moines area. If they know the area, they could always ask what part.
The Chicago/"Chicago" thing is much different, though. I don't think you can claim you're from Chicago when you live two hours away. I think if I mapped out where everyone I've met from "Chicago" is actually from, it would blanket about 75% of Illinois.
If you live in Overland Park do people have a problem if you say you live in KC? If you live in KC should you point out if you live on the Kansas or Missouri side? If you live in Chicago but not downtown can you say you live in the city? If you live in Glen Oaks should you say Glen Oaks or West Des Moines? What about Beaverdale?
Same here. The culture, lifestyle, daily interactions, etc. is all so much different in the city than the suburbs. It's a completely different situation. The reason this bugs me is because our childhoods had nothing in common with those who grew up in a car-centric suburb. Familial roots go back over 100 years in my neighborhood whereas some cities didn't even exist 10 years ago. The city is a place to experience and the suburbs are a place to live. They each have their advantages and disadvantages but that's why it bugs me. Don't try to claim something authentic and with history as your own when you've specifically chosen to not live there for various reasons.
Edit - someone asked about Beaverdale. Beaverdale was its own city at one point and as such has its own unique identity and history. People know it is now a neighborhood of DSM. Glen Oaks is a housing development in a suburbs with no unique history. Saying you from there is to boast because being rich is the only common theme among its residents., at least that's my take.
I bet you retract your statement if your avatar lady walked up to you and wanted to whisper small talk. :smile: