how big are the holes in your jeans
This is one aspect of modern life that I think is simply marvellous. We used to think being poor was something, if not to be ashamed of, at least something to be discreet about, one never liked to flaunt one's poverty.
But nowadays we see young ladies, clearly of limited financial means, proudly walking around despite the fact they cannot even afford the thread to darn the holes in their jeans. They aren't ashamed of their poverty, and jolly good luck to them!
I have to say though that this doesn't seem to have improved their manners. Whenever I stop to congratulate them on their self-confidence, I get very short shrift. I can't think why...
