old behaviors returning: I.E. pocket watches->wrist watches -> smartphones

[classicman]

Originally Posted by wolf

I was specifically referring to classic's use of "ringing up" someone instead of calling, which is a British usage. As is the term "knocking up," but I don't know if that's in use any longer. With respect to phones, anyway.

Actually my neighbor's use the terms knocking up or ringing up, as well as a few friends. None are English as far as I know. Interesting.