It's the Chinese 'Year of the Pig' - I'm still writing 'Year of the Monkey' on all my checks.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker is joking about being out of touch with current cultural trends.
- In plain terms
- I am not keeping up with the times.
- What can you take from it?
- Stay updated with current events to avoid awkward mistakes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How often do you update your knowledge?
- What outdated habit do you have?
Another view
The joke relies on knowing the specific year context.
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