'Some people dye their hair yellow or put rings in their noses' - explaining why he didn't have a bank account in 1993, to the Mahon Tribunal 20/12/2007. [5]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker uses unconventional personal choices to explain why he lacked a bank account.
- In plain terms
- He compares his lack of a bank account to people having unusual style choices.
- What can you take from it?
- Personal norms vary, but financial systems expect standard participation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do people avoid banks?
- Are some financial norms arbitrary?
Another view
This comparison does not fully address financial regulations.
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