-=> Mike Powell wrote to TONY LANGDON <=-
MP> I have always prefered using 24 hour time. That may be because I have
MP> worked in a mainframe environment for over 20 years and the job run
MP> times are all in 24-hour format. I think I have always prefered it,
MP> though.
Me too, I do most things on a compuiter in 24 hour format, and usually set my
phone or PC to it too.
MP> I find it very odd when someone cannot understand time in that format.
Yes, it's not rocket science. :)
MP> Here, it is also called "military time," and you can get some strange
MP> reactions from certain types of folks if they find that you are using
MP> it. They seem suspicious of persons they think might have been in the
MP> military (I have not been). I have never really understood that,
MP> either.
Tht term has been used here, though a lot of other organisations use it too -
emergency services, ham radio, etc.
... How was my day? Oh, the police will fill you in...
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