"5 Commonly Used And Yet Obscure Terms (Vol 3)"
Post on: April 1, 2020
In our daily lives, we may have come across terms which are good to know but we might have overlooked them as we are bombarded with “infobesity” or information overload.
Then again, some of these terms may be worth knowing as it gives a feeling of empowerment in our daily activities; e.g. while meeting our clients. As we unleash such phrases in the course of our conversation, it makes us feel knowledgeable and enhances our self-image. Not forgetting, being likened to a repository of information.
Detractors tell me, “Aiyah! Such terms are nothing but a piece of cake! We have known them since our secondary school days! They aren’t obscure but well-documented terms.”
Well, congratulations… Such is the power of the internet and the millennials are barraged with such terms from an early age. I sometimes marvel at the varied subjects the younger generation talk about so effortlessly.
However, for the benefit of those who’ve failed to notice such terms, I have listed 5 commonly used and yet obscure terms.
1. Stockholm Syndrome – This happens during captivity whereby the hostages develop a psychological alliance with their captors. It forms as a result of an emotional bond between the captors and captives during the intimate time together. With this syndrome, hostages or abused victims sympathize with their captors instead of feeling resentful towards them.
2. Spotlight Effect — It is a situation where people tend to overestimate how others notice their embarrassing moments. And you have a tendency to think that people notice something about you than they actually do. For example, a person may refrain from going to the movies alone or having a meal unaccompanied for fear that others may judge that he is a loner. How often have we gotten a stain on our shirt after having our cuppa and feel like everyone around us is noticing it?
3. Digital Nomad – A digital nomad is where one uses advancement made in technology to conduct their business. They work remotely, telecommunicating rather than being in their workplace. They earn a living through their nomadic lifestyle. As they traverse the world, anywhere can be their “office” – a coffee joint, library or even under the coconut tree overlooking the seas.
4. Agent Provocateurs – An agent provocateur is someone who is employed by an organisation/authority to encourage or entice a particular group to break the law. This will result in the group being arrested and losing public sympathy and support for their hostile deed.
5. Locus of Control – It refers to the extent whereby a person feels he has control over the events that influence his life. If he feels he has control over what happens, it is known as internal locus of control. On the other hand, if he feels he has no control, it is known as external locus of control. Such people tend to praise or blame the external factors for the outcomes of events.
These words may not be heard on a regular basis; however, they never fail to tickle the ear and amuse the mind…
The Jolly Good Times hopes these terms come in handy in your everyday usage. If it’s worth knowing, it has to be shared — invite your kakis (buddies) to Like us Facebook.
By: Shaji Thomas Varughese
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