You spelled practical wrong.... work on spelling before criticizing the way other people learn.ApeShapeDeity said:
On the subject of learning... that's what we have learned our whole lives. The whole country isn't going to simply change.
Poll: I hate the imperial system. America, I'm looking at you! Give it up, metric is simply better!!!!
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On the subject of learning... that's what we have learned our whole lives. The whole country isn't going to simply change.
probably
but I hardly care anymore since I'm past taking classes where it matters
once you're living life outside of school it doesn't matter anymore (unless it's a part of your job to use measurements, otherwise it's really just "I need a GALLON of milk" and "oh I ran a MILE today" or "my son just grew 3 INCHES!" cuz at that point it's all relevant)
but I hardly care anymore since I'm past taking classes where it matters
once you're living life outside of school it doesn't matter anymore (unless it's a part of your job to use measurements, otherwise it's really just "I need a GALLON of milk" and "oh I ran a MILE today" or "my son just grew 3 INCHES!" cuz at that point it's all relevant)
I'm not sure any Americans who actually know how metric works think that Imperial (we call it Standard) is better. Metric makes so much sense. Standard just... doesn't.
I have an odd fascination with millimeters.
That said, pounds and feet seem like very hand increments to have. Approximating things is easier with smaller units.
But the imperial method of dividing inches is right up there with medieval quack medicine.
We need 24 hour time as well.
That said, pounds and feet seem like very hand increments to have. Approximating things is easier with smaller units.
But the imperial method of dividing inches is right up there with medieval quack medicine.
We need 24 hour time as well.
And as a fellow American, I agree! Only problem is the actual transfer into the Metric system. It would take far to long and cost to much. Not only that, but the Imperial system is so ingrained into people's minds, it would be near impossible for every modern American to convert overnight.Sn1P3r M98 said:
But how am I supposed to traumatize my American friends by saying "I'm wearing a t-shirt and it's minus five degrees out"?
Fun story: One person told me that Celsius was a terrible measuring system, and used the -40 meeting point and 100 F equals 38 C as his proof.
Fun story: One person told me that Celsius was a terrible measuring system, and used the -40 meeting point and 100 F equals 38 C as his proof.
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Technically America switched to the metric system in the 70's and everyone ignored it. Here's an old vid by the Washington Post [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXK-QJ_9SLs] that talks about the current transition.
Now here I shall add unnecessary diatribes to ensure I meet the standards of The Escapist for incoherent rambling
Metric shot my father and kidnapped my sister
The metric system is just another measuring system the way that Communism is just another way to live
I can pound the pavement in America but can they kilogram the road in Europe?
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Technically America switched to the metric system in the 70's and everyone ignored it. Here's an old vid by the Washington Post [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXK-QJ_9SLs] that talks about the current transition.
Now here I shall add unnecessary diatribes to ensure I meet the standards of The Escapist for incoherent rambling
Metric shot my father and kidnapped my sister
The metric system is just another measuring system the way that Communism is just another way to live
I can pound the pavement in America but can they kilogram the road in Europe?
Metric, I mean cmon the WHOLE rest of the world uses it. Why would you want to keep using a out of whack system with shenanigan conversions when you could use super easy metric measurements. Everytime americans mock me for living in canada with my crazy booze prices and bagged milk, I can still play the Imperial measurement card.
Then its been changed. cause I always remmebered using 2000 lbs in a ton.lacktheknack said:
Besides, I'll still stand by it that Imperial weight system is much easier then Metric weight system. and height too. And length. you know, the normal stuff that every day people use.
To be fair, only a few Americans say "Y'all" and the general ignorance part is basically a world wide problem. Clearly shown by you lumping all our nation together as not knowing any other cultures properly and having the same accent.AvsJoe said:
Back to subject, last time I checked most Americans use both systems. I prefer metric for lab measurements but I like imperial better for day to day life. It may not be as precise but when it comes to things that don't need specifics that's not really a problem for me. Really I don't see what there is to ***** about. If you don't like it then don't use it. If your country isn't using it anyway then no problem.
It may be bizarre to the rest of the world but only because they don't use it. We've always used it. So it makes sense to us. Why change to a system most of us NEVER use in daily life? Unneeded confusion is all that is.XT inc said:
I like the metric system for the most part the numbers are so nice and even. It's just I've grown accumstumed to using Imperial so that's what I use. Really the the only thing I prefer in the Imperial system is the temperature, those wo I think can (or at least SHOULD) happily live side by side.