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The title quote is attributed to George Bernard Shaw; I find it interesting when reading posts, that those with a Canadien or UK influence spell same words differently. Examples: humor/humour, commercialize/commercialise (there are too many examples of the use of an “s” in one language and the use of a “z” in the other.) There are also many words where “our” is one way and “or” is the other.
I have been fortunate to travel quite a bit and see the influence of English in even non-English speaking counties. One of my observances has been the leasing of commercial or residential unit between UK countries ands the US. In the US, signs advertise “For Rent.” In the UK countries signs proclaim “To Let.” Many times when there are multiple units on the same street in UK countries, my eyes see “Toilet.” Cheers....
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I have been fortunate to travel quite a bit and see the influence of English in even non-English speaking counties. One of my observances has been the leasing of commercial or residential unit between UK countries ands the US. In the US, signs advertise “For Rent.” In the UK countries signs proclaim “To Let.” Many times when there are multiple units on the same street in UK countries, my eyes see “Toilet.” Cheers....
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