Mike Klinke wrote:
On Monday 28 August 2006 10:01, Ed Greshko wrote:
> Why is it that one side has to be "correct/right" and the other
> side "incorrect/wrong". I don't get it.
Depends on context; you'll get a ticket if you atempt to drive on
the pavement in England but not in the U.S.. Definitely "wrong" in
the point of view of the officer. 8)
You mean like looking to your right, stepping off the curb, and getting
flattened by the car coming from the left? :-)
As long as the arguments are made in the spirit of fun, which most
of it seems to be, I don't see a problem. For the most part, I
find the differences in pronounciation, spelling, and usage
amusing.
And, at times, perplexing.