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(...) Well, here's a tough one... In Portugal we use the word "quilometragem" (or "kilometrage", if you prefer), when referring to cars and trains; for ships and aircrafts the use of the Imperial Measures is standard, so the word "Mileage" applies. (...) (23 years ago, 2-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) Thanks for the info. So in the last example is used in the context of frequent flier miles? (...) well, as a scientist i'm well informed of the inherent goodness and usability of the metric system-- I use it more frequently than the imperial (...) (23 years ago, 3-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) Absolutely. They didn't even bother to translate "Frequent flier", since they assume most portuguese frequent passengers are familiar with the english language. And they are not wrong... :-) (A quick note: noone here actually says "milhagem", (...) (23 years ago, 3-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) So, how long before you have the FBI on your doorstep? ;-) Fredrik (23 years ago, 6-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) Oh brother. Anti-american might be a bit strong, but a surprised reaction isn't unexpected. If someone asked you how tall you are and you said "I'm 1.6 ells," you'd get a weird look, too. Dave! (23 years ago, 6-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) Can't put it better than Abe Simpson: "Yes I said the metric system is the devil. My car gets 40 rods to the hog's head, and that's the way I likes it." :-) -Chris (23 years ago, 6-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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