Death to the common phrase
I often hear the phrase "common sense" being thrown around by many thoughtless people. Everyone should use their words wisely and think carefully before blurting out insults and "know-it-all" retorts referring to someone's intellect, which is based on the insulters’ OWN perceptions. I do not take the phrase lightly, nor do I believe in a so-called universal COMMON SENSE. When I hear these words spoken I am aware of the judgment and bias involved. Please keep in mind, now more than ever, the billions of people on Earth do not originate from the same continents, cultures, religions, educational experiences, etc. Therefore, how can one expect another to be well or even quasi aware of native concepts?! If I was born in New Guinea, Africa; did not have the opportunity to go to school in my formative years; and migrated to another country in my thirties with limited language skills would I know the meaning of (certain or any) national symbols specific to that country?...