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maturity
maturity by LordMethos January 6, 2004
Maturity
The level at which one understands society's, and opposite sex's appeal to oneself. Is able to recognize appropriate times to act immature and can confidently carry themselves through times of despair, relationship issues, job interviews, exams, family problems, etc.
A mature person is mentally free of all immature excuses such as, egocentric blameworthiness, "too tired", "I forgot", or lying for cover. Instead, a mature person will respond to issues with admittance and apologize.
A mature person is mentally free of all immature excuses such as, egocentric blameworthiness, "too tired", "I forgot", or lying for cover. Instead, a mature person will respond to issues with admittance and apologize.
Maturity...
Immature:
Police Officer - do you know how fast you were driving before I pulled you over?
Driver (lying) - I didn't even know what the speed limit was?
Mature:
Police Officer - Do you know how fast you were driving before I pulled you over?
Driver (honest and apologetic) - My apologies officer but I believe I was traveling around 15 over the speed limit.
Immature:
Police Officer - do you know how fast you were driving before I pulled you over?
Driver (lying) - I didn't even know what the speed limit was?
Mature:
Police Officer - Do you know how fast you were driving before I pulled you over?
Driver (honest and apologetic) - My apologies officer but I believe I was traveling around 15 over the speed limit.
Maturity by Jimmythesnagglepuss September 27, 2011
Maturity Spurt
Local 1: Hey why did the chicken cross the road?
Local 2: I have no idea, it would be spectacular if you could tell me.
Local 1: To get to the other side
Local 2: I do not find that even slightly humorous.
Local 1: But you found that funny last week
Local 2: Yes well I have had a maturity spurt which allows me to realize the childish nature of that joke.
Local 2: I have no idea, it would be spectacular if you could tell me.
Local 1: To get to the other side
Local 2: I do not find that even slightly humorous.
Local 1: But you found that funny last week
Local 2: Yes well I have had a maturity spurt which allows me to realize the childish nature of that joke.
Maturity Spurt by Mrs. Macphail November 25, 2009
Maturity Time Out
Maturity Time Out by Belle2006 August 6, 2011
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