Gen Xers – the original latchkey kids – came of age defined by neglect. They've concluded they can rely only on themselves. (Photo: Shutterstock)
Remember the first time you traveled to a foreign country? You got there and discovered, no matter what you thought, you just didn't know the language. You knew a few important phrases, but, when it came to idioms, you were completely lost.
In case you don't remember middle school English class, an idiom is a phrase that means something beyond the literal meaning of the words within it. For example, “get on the ball” does not mean to literally find a ball and get on it. It means to align your efforts with the current goal.
This miscommunication makes sense. After all, it merely represents the difference in culture and upbringing.
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