So we're left with the self evident facts and whatever observations can be
made. Your orginal assertion that prompted this exchange was that dual
pricing in shops is insignificant in terms of cost and inconvenience. I
still don't see any sensible basis for that.
If it were a burning issue we'd know about it.
It really isn't.
All I know is that if I were a shop keeper faced with the decision whether
to price all my goods in both metric and imperial I wouldn't do so unless I
thought it harmful to business not to.
But you wouldn't do so BECAUSE you don't like the word pound (howerver
obscure I find that). People in the UK still refer to pounds (and ounces
and, in fact, stones). That is the way they talk. Surely that is the way
they should "see" too.
Equally I'm bound to be drawn to the conclusion that life would be simpler
without it and all that extra arithmetic and the time it takes is something
I could do without. The fact that it is adhered to so eratically is I
submitt as a sign of this being a reality.
Most people have access to a calculator. It's so simple.
Businesses don't enter into this for the fun of it. They are forced into it
by circumstances
And how was that handled prior to 2000?
The confusion came BECAUSE of the introduction of mandatory metric - not
because people stubborninly use imperial.
Note - I do not BLAME metric - just the circumstances.
and those that choose to obey the law over metric are often compromised by
the fact that although they would prefer the simpler option of all metric
there is no guarantee their rivals would do the same.
And why do you think this?
Because "it makes the price amount look a bit cheaper by showing lbs?"
Or - because people use and know pounds?
I hear where you are coming from on this one but I've always maintained
(personally) that where safety is an issue common sence should prevail -
otherwise give as much choice as possible.
I hate to say it - but I ain't gonna budge on that one - its the way I
naturally 'feel'.
That's entirely up to you, you are entitled to your 'feelings'. But don't
be surprised when you are challenged for your inconsistency.
I've yet to be challenged.
My feelings are based on truth.
That way I never have to remember lies to keep a consistant story running.
