http://www.englishforums.com/search/pro.htm?q=tag%3aDates+tag%3aLazy+English&tag=Dates,Lazy+English&orTags=0Search results for 'tag:Dates tag:Lazy English' matching tags 'Dates' and 'Lazy English'en-USCSMOD (Build: 3191.21962)http://www.englishforums.com/English/AmericanEnglishLazyEnglish/2/blzq/Post.htm#8193Tue, 16 Sep 2003 06:07:48 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:8193GuestThere is nothing wrong with adapting, ammending or streamlining the English language. <br />It should evolve with us. Certainly the Americans seem to be insistant on this trend. O.K. <br />Q. So why do Americans stick to the antiquated imperial system of measurement? <br /> <br />As nationalities continually interact around the word, shouldn't there be ONE set standard for both measurement and English? Emagine if you gave a spelling test to students from different English speaking countries. Q. What would be the correct spelling for the word "COLOR/COLOUR" ? (for example) Who would pass the test and who would fail? <br /> <br />I feel there is a strong need to consolidate and standardise any form of communication that crosses ethnic and international boundaries. <br /> <br />Mitch in Japan