In New Zealand, there's a local term that originated in Palmerston North called "abieling." This term refers to a situation where someone responds to you while you're speaking, but their focus or attention is clearly directed elsewhere.
Robert: have you heard the news about the increase in interest rates? It's now averaging around 6%. This means that your monthly repayments will double, which will definitely have a significant impact on your savings.
Miers: Oh really? wow!
Robert: Are you Abieling me again?
Miers: Oh really? wow!
Robert: Are you Abieling me again?
by abieling June 16, 2023
In New Zealand, there's a local term that originated in Palmerston North called "abieling." This term refers to a situation where someone responds to you while you're speaking, but their focus or attention is clearly directed elsewhere.
Robert: have you heard the news about the increase in interest rates? It's now averaging around 6%. This means that your monthly repayments will double, which will definitely have a significant impact on your savings.
Miers: Oh really? wow!
Robert: Are you Abieling me again?
Miers: Oh really? wow!
Robert: Are you Abieling me again?
by abieling June 16, 2023