>Speaking of the perception of time, especially with regards to the terms >"old" and "new", I've noticed a large difference between the UK (probably >all of Europe, but I speak English), the East Coast and the West Coast (of >the US). > >It seems that if an establishment wishes to gain stature by proclaiming how >long they have been doing business; > >In the UK they'll say something like, "Established 1858" or "Doing business >at this location since 1769!" > >On the East Coast they'll say "Established 1948" or perhaps "Here since >1910!" > >On the West Coast you'll see instead "Since 1997" or at the most "A local >business since 1988!" > >All relative I guess, but in juxtaposition it seems mighty funny to me...
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