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February 17, 2004
I have lived in London for a spell, about four months, and visited Great
Britain on many occasions and have British friends who visit me on occasion.
A history of British cars . . . 60 bugeye Sprite, 63 Sprite, TR4, 62 Midget,
73 Midget, now with a 60 bugeye bonnet, 74 Midget, and a 69 Midget parts car
I have always noticed a propensity for the British to classify information
in far greater increments that we in the US. One could say a bit anal about
information. I am in danger of stereotyping here, but I would say we in the
US and many other countries tend to paint in broader strokes, hence at times
minor cultural clashes when it comes to classifications and descriptions of
anything from paint colors to political affiliations.
I suppose one could say different strokes for different folks . . . in this
case car colors.
American . . . look at that pretty light blue car
Great Britain . . . what a lovely 1963 - 1980 MG Iris Blue, except in
Australia, lord knows what they call it.
I watched a Scottish movie this weekend that had a choice of English or
Spanish sub-titles . I chose English sub-titles so I could understand the
conversations.
Don
"Don May" < may.d@... > 29803
Posted on February 17, 2004 07:27 AM
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