tsk, tsk, tsk....

Posted By: JanaRae on 2005-12-18
In Reply to: Well, this is America and the proper spelling is check. - nm

One could easily say that in the global community, and make no mistake that is we are in fact a global community, America is actually the underdog. I am certain that more countries spell it cheque than check. Since America is a small part of this global community maybe you should follow you own advice....When in Rome.....

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JUST YOUR TYPE TRANSCRIPTION - home mt
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    - Cheque? Who spells check like that in the US? - nm
      - Same people who properly call the bird African GREY - no mater where they live
      - I spell it that way... - JanaRae
        Well, this is America and the proper spelling is check. - nm
        tsk, tsk, tsk.... - JanaRae
        Well, we're talking about America, NOT globalization. And, this site is all American. - So, in my AMERICAN eyes the spelling is CHECK. NM
        I learned to spell the European way, too. - get over it
        spell as the Romans do......get it? - When in Rome......
        No pay, no say. - Get it?
        What a clear case of nothing better to do -- arguing over something so silly. nm - just observing
        Ditto. I hope you others realize that most Americans are NOT this way. nm - MT
        Give me a break! This is America, you want to be here, speak the language! - A lot of Americans believe this! nm
        by that thinking - me
        I get paid to transcribe it correctly - Us who?
        C*H*E*C*K in America! Eh? Don't like it? Go back to Canada! - nm
        It takes a small person to purposely - home mt
        Hmm...will it make you really - JanaRae
        I don't see it as a great loss. Bye. - nm
        Right, when in Rome...get it? When in America...It's CHECK. Period. - nm
        cheque - home mt
        I hope you realize not all Americans are this nasty and arrogant. - Sigh
        I agree -- check, cheque, chex, etc. -- who cares as long as you can cash it? :-) sm - Long-time MT
        It is and isn't trivial. Trivial about the spelling, but there is obvious pride (which I have too - My take

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