Re: UKNM: A quick Language question

[Felix Velarde]

On 26/10/98 I read:


>An American friend is in a dilema. He is designing a site for a 

>translator and represented the English language with an American flag. I 

>pointed out that it may anoy some English folks so now he is at a twist as to 

>what to do.

>

>So, would any of you feel insulted/patronised if English was 

>represented by the American flag?

>

>I suggested either doing a pshop job to combine the flags half/half 

>or use the wording "International English". Any better ideas?


if it's for a translator and s/he were only able to translate into 

American English, then use an American flag. Otherwise, best to use 

both, even if that requires an animated icon.


Felix Velarde


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