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I disagree, I think you are just used to it. I grew inside a metric system country and is difficult for me to think in imperial system. So, if the US embrace th

I disagree, I think you are just used to it. I grew inside a metric system country and is difficult for me to think in imperial system. So, if the US embrace the metric system, I guess the shock will be on the current generation, future kids will never notice it.

osullivj 9y ago
Forgive the nitpicking, but the US measures are slightly different than Imperial [1]. They're both based on ancient English weights and measures. However, a US pint is 16oz, and an imperial pint in 20oz. An important distinction if you drink beer! Also if you're figuring your car's MPG as both US & Imperial gallons are eight pints. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperial_and_US_customary_measurement_systems https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperial_and_US_customary_meas...
- majewsky 9y ago
  Now you see why we want you to adopt the metric system? ;)
  - osullivj 9y ago
    Oh yes! It's a perfect example of Cartesian rationalism and a great French achievement. Better in every regard. But I do insist on keeping my pint of ale ;)