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Posted by fi on June 9, 2002, at 12:59:12
Not big deal, but I dont actually know what this means (in your key points at the top of PSB)?
Fi
Posted by NikkiT2 on June 9, 2002, at 13:29:23
In reply to Dr B: 'your mileage may vary'??, posted by fi on June 9, 2002, at 12:59:12
It basically means to remember that all of us are different, and what affects YOU one way, may affect someone ELSE differently.
Hope that makes some more sense of it :o)
Nikki
Posted by susan C on June 9, 2002, at 14:23:06
In reply to Re: Dr B: 'your mileage may vary'?? » fi, posted by NikkiT2 on June 9, 2002, at 13:29:23
It comes from auto gas milage ratings posted on new car stickers. You know, the ones that say "city" and "highway"? followed by the disclaimer, "your milage may vary". This is because the posted numbers are done in a (I think) Federally mandated/consumer protection way as to consistantly compare makes and models to each other. You, however, most likely, will not have driving habits like the ones of the tests. So, dont be surprised if when you take your new car home and drive in stop and go traffic for two hours to work that you dont get 60 miles per gallon as you read on your sticker. "your milage may vary". Drdashbob and the medical industry has humorously applied this to individuals and their responses to medications. Your milage may vary, by having just eaten, exercising, being of a certain weight, taking other medications, time of taking the medication, the phase of the moon, the pull of the tide, the time of day...etcetera etcetera
I put it in the 'medicine side effect phrase class' along with 'poop out'.
mouse behind the wheel.
Posted by CtrlAlt n Del on June 9, 2002, at 15:17:56
In reply to Re: Dr B: 'your mileage may vary'??, posted by susan C on June 9, 2002, at 14:23:06
Posted by fi on June 11, 2002, at 12:45:42
In reply to Re: Dr B: 'your mileage may vary'??, posted by susan C on June 9, 2002, at 14:23:06
Thanks, you two! That helps explain what doesnt mean anything obvious on this side of the Atlantic. Tho I guessed it must be to do with a car metaphor, but then got a bit stuck (our varying ages?!) So have now caught up.
Fi
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