That's right. And we could just barely tolerate a Brit saying it. But
then we are nothing else if not barbarians, who think our ways are the
ways of the world. Oh, wait, a Brit said that, didn't he? Ooops! I
will wear my tutu tomorrow, for sure. <wink>
--Bob Whitmire
www.bwp33.com
On Nov 13, 2009, at 9:04 PM, Joel Wilcox wrote:
> Jez, you ask a straightforward question, and I think I can provide an
> answer. "Maths'" sounds so precious that no American would say it in
> fear of being forced to wear a tutu, or a school uniform, and kicked
> repeatedly in the keester. I hope that helps. :)
--
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