A Two-fer

[BigUmp56]

Originally Posted by msavakinas

...........Canadian English Grammar laws

An oxymoron if ever I've seen one, hey.


Tim.

[canadaump6]

For all you smart people that know more than I do, open up Microsoft Word. Go to "Languages" and set it to "English (U.S.)". Type in "Mr.Smith". There will be a red line under it indicating that the word is spelled correctly. Now put a space between the period and the "S". Tada! It is now spelt correctly. Now change the language to "English (Canada)". Type in "Mr.Smith". No underline! Hence in Canada, we don't put a space between the title and the last name of a person.

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[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by canadaump6

For all you smart people that know more than I do, open up Microsoft Word. Go to "Languages" and set it to "English (U.S.)". Type in "Mr.Smith". There will be a red line under it indicating that the word is spelled correctly. Now put a space between the period and the "S". Tada! It is now spelt correctly. Now change the language to "English (Canada)". Type in "Mr.Smith". No underline! Hence in Canada, we don't put a space between the title and the last name of a person.

By the way, I use Facebook. If anybody wants to add me just shoot me a private message.

But, isn't Donovan the first name in this particular instance?

[BigUmp56]

Originally Posted by canadaump6

For all you smart people that know more than I do, open up Microsoft Word. Go to "Languages" and set it to "English (U.S.)". Type in "Mr.Smith". There will be a red line under it indicating that the word is spelled correctly. Now put a space between the period and the "S". Tada! It is now spelt correctly.

I may not know much, but I do know that "spelt" is a wheat product. It's not a proper way to describe the past tense of "spelling." And I'm sorry, Canaump, but there's only one King's English.


Tim.

[GarthB]

Originally Posted by canadaump6

For all you smart people that know more than I do, open up Microsoft Word. Go to "Languages" and set it to "English (U.S.)". Type in "Mr.Smith". There will be a red line under it indicating that the word is spelled correctly. Now put a space between the period and the "S". Tada! It is now spelt correctly. Now change the language to "English (Canada)". Type in "Mr.Smith". No underline! Hence in Canada, we don't put a space between the title and the last name of a person.

By the way, I use Facebook. If anybody wants to add me just shoot me a private message.

1. I performed your experiment and it did not work as you suggested. In fact, the program highlighted Mr.Smith as being in error in English(Canadian)

Perhaps the version of Word may have something to do with it.

2. A friend who teaches in Surrey, BC advises that a space is put betweem Mr. and the last name of the person.

3. Here is a sample business letter written by a Canadian concern: http://www.miningwatch.ca/index.php?...one_submission

Note the space between Mr. and Jennings.

[Steven Tyler]

Originally Posted by BigUmp56

but there's only one King's English.


Tim.

So you're saying everyone talks like Elvis?

Think I'll go fix me a fried peanut butter and Snickers sandwich, Mama...

[canadaump6]

Originally Posted by GarthB

1. I performed your experiment and it did not work as you suggested. In fact, the program highlighted Mr.Smith as being in error in English(Canadian)

Perhaps the version of Word may have something to do with it.

2. A friend who teaches in Surrey, BC advises that a space is put betweem Mr. and the last name of the person.

3. Here is a sample business letter written by a Canadian concern: http://www.miningwatch.ca/index.php?...one_submission

Note the space between Mr. and Jennings.

Can't argue with you on those points.