I believe you. Like I said, usage and meaning change over time. Different generations, different regions, that sort of thing. Society changes as well. Behaviors that were acceptable back in the day (I can't believe I just used that term) aren't any longer. I have an idea about that. Maybe a new topic. I haven't had time to think it through and there's probably no point because there's no turning back, there is only going forward.Marcus wrote: ↑Tue Oct 24, 2023 8:33 pmI'll have to agree with Bond that the usage he described is considered a slur, not a positive label. For reference, I live and work on the East Coast.Bond wrote: ↑Tue Sep 26, 2023 2:43 amThe way I heard "Jew" used was always (multiple times as recently as the 2010s in rural KY) along the lines of "he really tried to Jew me up/down on the price [of an object/business deal]" clearly indicating greediness of the opposing person. Often times aimed at Amish/Mennonite farmers so a slight attack on group outside the mainstream in the area.
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Amen, girl, amen!!!!Jersey Girl wrote: ↑Tue Oct 24, 2023 9:56 pmI believe you. Like I said, usage and meaning change over time. Different generations, different regions, that sort of thing. Society changes as well. Behaviors that were acceptable back in the day (I can't believe I just used that term) aren't any longer. I have an idea about that. Maybe a new topic. I haven't had time to think it through and there's probably no point because there's no turning back, there is only going forward.
