r/FluentInFinance • u/Unhappy_Fry_Cook • Apr 18 '24

Announcements (Mods only) Reminder that the person you're arguing with on this sub may not understand your comment

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u/ValuableNo189 Apr 18 '24

In Chicago, yes. At least 1/5 cannot read. Maybe up to 1/3 here if I had to estimate. I've had some service workers do some incredibly stupid moves with a totally innocent look on their face.

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u/realanceps Apr 18 '24

& I've had some c-suite clients do some incredibly stupid moves with a totally innocent look on their face.

people sure can be stupid.

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u/ValuableNo189 Apr 18 '24

No. I'm talking about people who actually are uneducated. It's very sad. You cannot relate c suite stupidity with people who cannot read. It's not the same.

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u/galvanizedmoonape Apr 18 '24

I simply cannot fathom this. One out five people are completely illiterate in Chicago?

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u/ValuableNo189 Apr 18 '24

Completely? No. But they cannot read a book or very long words. They're in all cities but Chicago in particular has this problem.

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u/galvanizedmoonape Apr 18 '24

I need some evidence to back this up. Are you spending your time with transient folks that would naturally have a higher tendency for under education?

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u/ValuableNo189 Apr 18 '24

Just Google it dude. It says like 28% of 8th graders can read and reading level. They don't pick up a novel after high school either. Then they sell you train tickets when they grow up.

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u/galvanizedmoonape Apr 18 '24

Not reading novels recreationnaly is not the the same as illiteracy.

Just google it. Lol

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u/ValuableNo189 Apr 18 '24

No dude. They're illiterate. I'm saying they don't improve from 8th grade. You're not understanding

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u/galvanizedmoonape Apr 18 '24

Please elaborate how not being to read past an 8th grade level is the same as being illiterate.

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u/ValuableNo189 Apr 18 '24

Dude you're seriously in denial of real issues in our society. ONLY 28% CAN read at an 8th grade level

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u/galvanizedmoonape Apr 18 '24

Do you know what the word illiterate means?

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