

| Subject: | Re: cultural diversity (on Friday ;-) |
| From: | Richard A. Jones |
| Date: | Fri, 10 Mar 2000 10:10:19 -0700 |
> > "Cold" is a relative term. > Use the handy list below to overcome the confusion. > > Degrees (Fahrenheit) > > * 65F Hawaiians declare a two-blanket night > * 60F Californians put on sweaters (if they can find one) > * 50F Miami residents turn on the heat > * 45F Vermont residents go to outdoor concerts > * 40F You can see your breath > Californians shiver uncontrollably > Minnesotans go swimming > * 35F Italian cars don't start > * 32F Water freezes > * 30F You plan your vacation to Australia > * 25F Ohio water freezes > Californians weep pitiably > Minnesotans eat ice cream > Canadians go swimming > * 20F Politicians begin to talk about the homeless > New York City water freezes > Miami residents plan vacation further South > * 15F French cars don't start > Cat insists on sleeping in your bed with you > * 10F You need jumper cables to get the car going > * 5F American cars don't start > * 0F Alaskans put on T-shirts > * -10 German cars don't start > Eyes freeze shut when you blink > * -15 You can cut your breath and use it to build an igloo > Arkansans stick tongue on metal objects > Miami residents cease to exist > * -20 Cat insists on sleeping in pajamas with you > Politicians actually do something about the homeless > Minnesotans shovel snow off roof > Japanese cars don't start > * -25 Too cold to think > You need jumper cables to get the driver going > * -30 You plan a two week hot bath > Swedish cars don't start > * -40 Californians disappear > Minnesotans button top button > Canadians put on sweaters > Your car helps you plan your trip South > * -50 Congressional hot air freezes > Alaskans close the bathroom window > * -80 Hell freezes over > Polar bears move South > Viking Fans order hot cocoa at the game > * -90 Lawyers put their hands in their own pockets > > > >
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