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To: SuzyQue

It isn’t a question of spelling. In American English we “line up” or “get in line” we don’t “queue”.

If you’re in London, you can queue for the loo in the flat.

but in America, you line up for the bathroom in the apartment.


25 posted on 05/17/2012 10:29:46 PM PDT by NavVet ("You Lie!")
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To: NavVet

I’ll bet you’re over 50. Just a guess. As we’ve become more technically inclined, queuing and queues have entered the American lexicon. It’s been geek-speak since the 80’s.


27 posted on 05/18/2012 12:58:24 AM PDT by Melas (u)
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