Originally Posted by Shard

Very reasonable prices. I'd normally peg a burger or F&C at around £10-12.

I tend to use apostrophes fairly "aesthetically". I'll add one if I think it makes the word look better, even when I know it's incorrect.

Originally Posted by robin1234

I think some apostrophes are more debatable or excusable than others. There’s a place near us that sells and installs “SPA’s.” I find that semi-ok, because the word “spas” doesn’t necessarily look like a plural of the word “spa.” Another debatable one is all-consonants, such as “WC’s”

Originally Posted by robin1234

I think some apostrophes are more debatable or excusable than others. There’s a place near us that sells and installs “SPA’s.” I find that semi-ok, because the word “spas” doesn’t necessarily look like a plural of the word “spa.” Another debatable one is all-consonants, such as “WC’s”

Originally Posted by Mallory

What language is your phone writing in? So confusing!

Originally Posted by robin1234

Not sure what you mean - I don’t actually have a phone. I usually post to BE on my iPad, and I try to always make sure it is intelligible before posting! Sometimes weirdness creeps in with the predictive composition, though.

Originally Posted by Mallory

Very strange, someone has popped in and straightened it all out. It’s all in English now.

Originally Posted by Shard

That's true. I usually use one for decades, eg. 1970's.

Originally Posted by BristolUK

Yes, but I think the difference isn't as great (or numerous) as used to be the case.

It was changing a lot in the years before I moved to Canada, it looks like that has continued apace reading reports of New year celebrations last night.. So many places with no draft beers and just being given an open bottle unless specifically asking for a glass.






I wonder why peas get an apostrophe but chips don't.