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Another spelling mistake on the Tube
On 2016\01\23 13:54, Offramp wrote:
On Thursday, 21 January 2016 23:33:41 UTC, eastender wrote: On 2016-01-21 20:59:28 +0000, Basil Jet said: http://www.standard.co.uk/news/trans...-a3162136.html Is this a new sign? I know there's been work going on there, but why did it need a new sign? This one at Highbury always amuses me: https://www.flickr.com/photos/49435266@N05/23901196183/ I'm normally a crack-shot at spelling mistakes but I can't see that one. Although "alternate" is used in America as an, er, alternative to alternative, here in Britain "alternate route" implies that you should use one route the first, third and fifth times and use the other the second, fourth and sixth times. |
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Another spelling mistake on the Tube
On Saturday, 23 January 2016 14:09:49 UTC, Basil Jet wrote:
Although "alternate" is used in America as an, er, alternative to alternative, here in Britain "alternate route" implies that you should use one route the first, third and fifth times and use the other the second, fourth and sixth times. Yes, very well spotted. You are right. |
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Another spelling mistake on the Tube
"Offramp" wrote in message ... On Saturday, 23 January 2016 14:09:49 UTC, Basil Jet wrote: Although "alternate" is used in America as an, er, alternative to alternative, here in Britain "alternate route" implies that you should use one route the first, third and fifth times and use the other the second, fourth and sixth times. Yes, very well spotted. You are right. I got it but only because I couldn't see anything else wrong and I thought it a bit picky |
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Another spelling mistake on the Tube
On 2016\01\24 11:36, tim..... wrote:
"Offramp" wrote in message ... On Saturday, 23 January 2016 14:09:49 UTC, Basil Jet wrote: Although "alternate" is used in America as an, er, alternative to alternative, here in Britain "alternate route" implies that you should use one route the first, third and fifth times and use the other the second, fourth and sixth times. Yes, very well spotted. You are right. I got it but only because I couldn't see anything else wrong and I thought it a bit picky Same here. I wouldn't see anything wrong if I saw the sign in real life. Internet use makes it impossible to keep British English and American English distinct in my head. |
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Another spelling mistake on the Tube
In message , at 11:45:50 on Sun, 24 Jan
2016, Basil Jet remarked: Internet use makes it impossible to keep British English and American English distinct in my head. Here's one I heard the other day in a transport context: Q: Do you mind if I drive your car A: Yes (and an implied 'so go ahead') Whereas in British English it would probably mean "yes I do mind, please don't even think about sitting in the driving seat". -- Roland Perry |
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Another spelling mistake on the Tube
One that REALLY annoys me is customers in shops saying, "Can I get...[etc]?"
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Another spelling mistake on the Tube
On Sun, 24 Jan 2016 08:06:28 -0800 (PST), Offramp
wrote: One that REALLY annoys me is customers in shops saying, "Can I get...[etc]?" Almost as bad as "Have got" when "Have" is sufficient. |
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Another spelling mistake on the Tube
"Offramp" wrote in message ... One that REALLY annoys me is customers in shops saying, "Can I get...[etc]?" I really REALLY REALLY hate people saying "enjoy" as they put a plate of food in front of me tim |
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Another spelling mistake on the Tube
On Sun, 24 Jan 2016 08:06:28 -0800 (PST), Offramp
wrote: One that REALLY annoys me is customers in shops saying, "Can I get...[etc]?" Can you explain that to a foreigner? I've been using "Can i get..." when ordering beer. Should I say something else? -- jhk |
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