3 Surefire Ways to Lose VO Friends
Las Vegas does not dwell on history. When something gets to be 25 years old, they implode it, refurbish it, or rename it. Yes, there is a "boneyard" of some of it's iconic neon signs, a couple of museums (The MOB Museum for one), and there's even a historical society; but even its members know the tide of sentiment is against them.
Maybe it's different where you live; where people embrace and cherish the past and its emblems, but for the most part, Las Vegas reflects a pervasive shift in modern social outlook, and defines my first attitude to avoid:
No one wants to hear how it "used to be"
That means, when you trot out your poignant memories of splicing reel-to-reel tape with a razor to create radio spots, and when you recall the joys of actually spinning vinyl and playing spots on "carts"... no one really wants to hear about it. Especially those who were not part of that era. Oh, they may seem cordial, and be appropriately interested, but have you noticed how those conversations quickly squelch the energy in the room, especially among the younger set? You don't REALLY miss those days, do you? I mean it's nostalgic and all, but honestly, those days weren't all that good.
Avoid "Grumpy Old Man Syndrome"
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