I'm not sure when the change happened, but at some point maybe 15 -ish years ago I realized my excitement for the holidays was a result of being able to get off the treadmill. And there was a marked drop in the number of people dunning* me. I'd get a chance catch up on sleep, etc.
*Philosophical question: Can you still use the verb 'dun' …
I'm not sure when the change happened, but at some point maybe 15 -ish years ago I realized my excitement for the holidays was a result of being able to get off the treadmill. And there was a marked drop in the number of people dunning* me. I'd get a chance catch up on sleep, etc.
*Philosophical question: Can you still use the verb 'dun' if the peeple hassling you don't want money? I'm dunned for my energy, attention, and time.
It is derived from D.U.N.S, the abbreviation for Direct Uniform Notification System, which printed forms for communicating to customers about their accounts with a business. It became synonymous with payment collection because it was unpleasant to receive one demanding payment and stating all the threats pending if the debtor did not pay within some period of time.
. (I might stand to be corrected on exactly what the words were in D.U.N.S.)
Awwwww….had no idea of that. Was that US or UK based? I feel like my parents were old school so I feel like I should have known it. Though they were more likely to deliver than receive that kind of communication. lol
U.S, as far as I know. I only saw one piece of correspondence from DUNS, and it had a U.S. address. The tag was referred to often in conversation from the time I began remembering. Such as, "Well, I guess I will have to send him a "dun" for it." I think the system might have been at the end of its life in 1980.
I'm not sure when the change happened, but at some point maybe 15 -ish years ago I realized my excitement for the holidays was a result of being able to get off the treadmill. And there was a marked drop in the number of people dunning* me. I'd get a chance catch up on sleep, etc.
*Philosophical question: Can you still use the verb 'dun' if the peeple hassling you don't want money? I'm dunned for my energy, attention, and time.
Sounds reasonable to me, Anton. As for dunning, it’s a new-to-me expression, so can’t speak to it. But when I’m done, I’m done. lol
It is derived from D.U.N.S, the abbreviation for Direct Uniform Notification System, which printed forms for communicating to customers about their accounts with a business. It became synonymous with payment collection because it was unpleasant to receive one demanding payment and stating all the threats pending if the debtor did not pay within some period of time.
. (I might stand to be corrected on exactly what the words were in D.U.N.S.)
Awwwww….had no idea of that. Was that US or UK based? I feel like my parents were old school so I feel like I should have known it. Though they were more likely to deliver than receive that kind of communication. lol
U.S, as far as I know. I only saw one piece of correspondence from DUNS, and it had a U.S. address. The tag was referred to often in conversation from the time I began remembering. Such as, "Well, I guess I will have to send him a "dun" for it." I think the system might have been at the end of its life in 1980.
. More history from your old uncle.
No complaints here, Unc. :-)