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missdaredevil



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PostPosted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 1:04 am    Post subject: wealth Reply with quote

The paradox of prosperity is that Americans are too busy to enjoy their wealth.

paradox=something contrary to popular beliefs

In this case, the normal idea of American is that they have time to enjoy their wealth?
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Bob S.



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PostPosted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 8:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Correct.

The common belief is that, since Americans are on average more wealthy than most countries, Americans must have an easy life of luxury and vacations to exotic places.
The truth is that Americans work more hours, longer days, and have fewer vacations than their counterparts in most other developed nations.
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