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The Oxford English Dictionary Supplement of 1972 has two definitions for bodger, one is a local dialect word from Buckinghamshire, for chair leg turner. The other is Australian slang for bad workmanship. [1] The etymology of the bodger and botcher (poor workmanship) are well recorded from Shakespeare onwards, and now the two terms are ...
Workmanship was likely a valued human attribute even in prehistoric times. In the opinion of the economist and sociologist Thorstein Veblen, the sense of workmanship is the single most important attribute governing the material well-being of a people, with the parental instinct coming a close second.
Here’s a useful tip: If you’re uncertain about whether something qualifies as poor workmanship, consider bringing in another licensed contractor for an inspection. Their assessment can provide ...
Given the fact that many working poor people do not own a car or cannot afford to drive their car, where they live can significantly limit where they are able to work, and vice versa. [20] Given the fact that public transportation in many US cities is sparse, expensive, or non-existent, this is a particularly salient obstacle.
The ICD-11 of the World Health Organization (WHO) describes occupational burnout as an occupational phenomenon resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed, with symptoms characterized by "feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion; increased mental distance from one's job, or feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one's job; and reduced professional ...
The book contrasts the genteel poor main character's more refined mannerisms with the true working poor. Genteel poverty is a state of poverty marked by one's connection or affectation towards a higher ("genteel") social class. [1] Those in genteel poverty are often people, possibly titled, who have fallen from wealth due to various circumstances.
Repealing The Affordable Care Act Would Undo Gains For Poor Families Across America. By Jeffrey Young, Nicky Forster, Hilary Fung, Alissa Scheller and Adam Hooper. Published Thursday, February 9, 2017 11:30 AM EST. The Affordable Care Act’s chief aim is to extend coverage to people without health insurance.
disgusting, dirty, poor quality (originally from grotesque, though now rarely used with quite that meaning). In a scene from the 1964 film A Hard Day's Night , George Harrison has to explain the meaning and origin of the word; the impression is given that it was then considered modern slang, known only to trendy youngsters (this is no longer ...