Proverbs

Knowledge and use of proverbs.

Topics: type and frequency of use of proverbs in daily life;
characterization of persons frequently using proverbs; occasions at
which one usually uses proverbs; coping with difficult situations
through the use of proverbs; treasure of experience in old proverbs;
use of proverbs against the arrogance of many people or as help in
defending oneself against malicious joy; assumed frequent use of
proverbs by men or women; personal knowledge and use of selected
proverbs; knowledge about use of sayings derived from proverbs and
representing a parody of the proverbs; listing of rejected stupid
sayings; origin or tradition of the sayings; self-classification
regarding frequent use of proverbs and assessment of personal circle of
friends as users of proverbs; personal opinion leadership; memory of
use of proverbs in advertising; reading selected magazines and
newspapers.

Demography: age (classified); sex; marital status; number of children;
school education; occupational position; employment; city size; state.