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Subject:Re: QUESTION: British vs. American spelling From:"klein, david" <dk2445 -at- TXMAIL -dot- SBC -dot- COM> Date:Mon, 20 Oct 1997 11:36:17 -0500
> a) does it bother you?
>
Nope, I just assume the product comes from England, Australia,
South Africa, etc....
> b) does it somehow impede your comprehension?
>
Not at all.
My company has clients throughout the world. Our templates are designed
so that each client's documents use the correct spelling. I don't think
it affects comprehension, but I think it does show a level of respect
for your clients.
