It is often said that Britain and America are "two nations divided by a common language".
This profound quote is attributed to many eminent scholars including Winston Churchill, who would have understood its meaning better than most, George Bernard Shaw and Oscar Wilde.
I am so glad that Microsoft, in their wisdom, has given me the option of still being able to select English (U.K.) rather than English (U.S.) as my preferred language!!!
Don’t get me wrong – I think the Americans are wonderful – just it can get a bit confusing at times – but then I get confused talking to some Englishmen, quite a lot of Scotsmen, almost all Welshmen and best not mention those from across the water. I am sure they have the same problem with my accent!!
John
