Among Friends

[Silver Lining]

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@Pook wrote:

It's just a matter of the positive and negative people.  Those constantly bothered by every little thing will more than likely complain about such things and those with a natural positive attitude won't.  Glad I am a positive person that things that don't really have any impact on me directly never bother me.  Negatives can change their attitudes but rarely do which is their choice.  We only have control over how we react to anything so why complain about what you can't change.  Life is so much more fun and easier with a positive outlook.

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I agree. I'm realistic and acknowledge the fact that bad things can and do happen. I choose to not live under a cloud of gloom and doom.

[Imaoldhippie]

I am sure they would appreciate new and different phrases to use.  Your suggestions would be highly appreciated.  What are your suggestions?

[Twins Mom]

@Imaoldhippie   thank you for that suggestion!  Going to put my brain I work!  ( I had kind of hoped my memory of My Mom movie would lighten the tone but maybe that's too old for most of you🙂)

[on the bay]

@Twins Mom -

What a sweet response and I'm going to try to emulate your "taking the high road" to some replys.

[Twins Mom]

"As our resilience is tested, our company is concentrating on how we can be there for our customers when they need us, as they need us.......take care and practice true social distancing"

I enjoy seeing Angel Soft and now Northern toilet paper rolling down assembly line!

[Shanus]

Cottonelle has an ad now assuring everyone there's enough TP for all & they're working harder to make sure stores have supplies. Lincoln is selling cars taking advantage of "our times" by offering lowered prices, no payments or interest for many months. Now that's capitalism at it's very worst. 

[CrazyDaisy]

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@Shanus wrote:

Cottonelle has an ad now assuring everyone there's enough TP for all & they're working harder to make sure stores have supplies. Lincoln is selling cars taking advantage of "our times" by offering lowered prices, no payments or interest for many months. Now that's capitalism at it's very worst. 

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Really???? 

[Twins Mom]

@CrazyDaisy 

I think an awareness of situation and willingness to work with consumers is important.  It's also good when companies willing to spend advertising dollars.  Three positives.

[stevieb]

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@Pook wrote:

It's just a matter of the positive and negative people.  Those constantly bothered by every little thing will more than likely complain about such things and those with a natural positive attitude won't.  Glad I am a positive person that things that don't really have any impact on me directly never bother me.  Negatives can change their attitudes but rarely do which is their choice.  We only have control over how we react to anything so why complain about what you can't change.  Life is so much more fun and easier with a positive outlook.

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No, in this instance, I don't think it's as simple as whether or not one is a 'positive' or 'negative' person.  I also don't know if those of us finding today's reality is not a lily that can be gilded are normally 'constantly bothered by every little thing'. This seems like an oversimplifcation but, well, each to their own...

[stevieb]

As for alternative phrases used in advertising and so on, as already suggested, none are really warranted. We all already know the status quo.