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Discussion in 'Traditional Folders and Fixed Blades' started by Jack Black, Jun 26, 2016.

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  1. Jun 9, 2019 #22861
    Jack Black

    Jack Black Gold Member Gold Member

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    Hey folks, I have something slightly off-topic to ask you I have often wondered about? Is it any way considered rude or unpatriotic to abbreviate United States of America? The reason I ask is because it is sometimes difficult for me to fit United States of America on an envelope, and I don't want to offend anyone, but nor do I want them not to receive their package because the postal worker can't read the tiny writing I have to use :confused: I'd be grateful for an education. Thanks folks :) :thumbsup:
     
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  2. Jun 9, 2019 #22862
    Prester John

    Prester John Gold Member Gold Member

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    My opinion is that either "USA" or simply "United States" is fine. Not rude or unpatriotic. I think "USA" is chanted at some sporting events.
     
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  3. Jun 9, 2019 #22863
    Jack Black

    Jack Black Gold Member Gold Member

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    Thanks Vince, the reason I ask is that when I ask folks in the US for their address, about half of them use the full form, even though I have asked them to abbreviate wherever possible. I just wondered if I was committing a faux pas, you never know because things change from country to country, and from culture to culture. What is considered perfectly normal in one place can be considered downright rude in another. I'm grateful for the info :thumbsup:
     
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  4. Jun 9, 2019 #22864
    JohnDF

    JohnDF Gold Member Gold Member

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    Like Vince said, "USA" is totally fine.
    Some of us are just intimidated and want to follow the rules exactly. :D
     
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  5. Jun 9, 2019 #22865
    Ramrodmb

    Ramrodmb Gold Member Gold Member

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    Absolutely nothing wrong with using the abbreviation. IMO:thumbsup:
     
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  6. Jun 9, 2019 #22866
    Jack Black

    Jack Black Gold Member Gold Member

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    Thanks guys :thumbsup:

    As an aside, the first year I did the Guardians knives, I noticed the small number of Canadians included their country in their address, but only one of the American members - @r8shell! :D These days, there are usually one or two folks who miss it off :) Last year, it was just one, but I'll spare his blushes by naming him ;) :D :thumbsup:
     
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  7. Jun 9, 2019 #22867
    Ramrodmb

    Ramrodmb Gold Member Gold Member

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    Probably me.:eek:
     
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  8. Jun 9, 2019 #22868
    Jack Black

    Jack Black Gold Member Gold Member

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    LOL! It wasn't you Mark! :D :thumbsup:
     
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  9. Jun 9, 2019 #22869
    Jack Black

    Jack Black Gold Member Gold Member

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    My back is a little sore, so I thought, having drunk my solitary beer, I would relax it a little with a Rusty Nail ;) No ice in the freezer though! :eek: Can't drink a Rusty Nail without ice, so I will just have to drink Scotch! :D :thumbsup:

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  10. Jun 9, 2019 #22870
    cigarrodog

    cigarrodog Platinum Member Platinum Member

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    Now that’s something to look forward to. Have a great visit.

    It’s a Boss 35 in distressed and forced patina brass.

    USA is short and sweet, and works every time.
     
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  11. Jun 9, 2019 #22871
    Jack Black

    Jack Black Gold Member Gold Member

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    Thanks Harvey, really looking forward to seeing him :) Hopefully I can snap a few pics too :thumbsup:
     
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  12. Jun 9, 2019 #22872
    OLd_gUY

    OLd_gUY Gold Member Gold Member

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    You know me - always gotta put my 2 cents worth in :confused:
    If I recall correctly from grammar school :rolleyes:, when addressing an envelope or package, the accepted abbreviation is USA - just as the abbreviation for the United Kingdom is UK.
    The abbreviation of U.S. would be used in correspondence as would capital u and capital s without periods (US) and both are interchangeable and considered acceptable.
    The only other things I seem to recall from grammar school right now, for some strange reason, is that Caracas is the capital of Venezuela and "I before E except after C, or when sounding like A as in neighbor or weigh" :confused:
     
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  13. Jun 9, 2019 #22873
    WHT

    WHT Gold Member Gold Member

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    Feel free to abbreviate. I put the full title because I didn't want to confuse it with the Union of South Africa. I really appreciate your efforts as I have been responsible for too many of your emails today. Keep up the good work and I looking forward to seeing the Barlow in "the flesh."
     
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  14. Jun 9, 2019 #22874
    Jack Black

    Jack Black Gold Member Gold Member

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    Thanks OG :D :thumbsup:

    Good point, and thank you :) :thumbsup:

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  15. Jun 9, 2019 #22875
    Prester John

    Prester John Gold Member Gold Member

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    We just enjoy writing "United States of America"! ;)
     
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  16. Jun 9, 2019 #22876
    Jack Black

    Jack Black Gold Member Gold Member

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    :D :thumbsup:
     
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  17. Jun 9, 2019 #22877
    JohnDF

    JohnDF Gold Member Gold Member

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    You remember a lot more than I do from Grammar School. I just remember the girl that sat next to me had warts. Traumatizing :D
     
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  18. Jun 9, 2019 #22878
    Jack Black

    Jack Black Gold Member Gold Member

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    LOL! And don't sit on the radiators or you'll get chewing-gum on your backside! :D :thumbsup:
     
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  19. Jun 9, 2019 #22879
    JohnDF

    JohnDF Gold Member Gold Member

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    Such beauties.
    It's going to be a long (few weeks) wait.
     
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  20. Jun 9, 2019 #22880
    OLd_gUY

    OLd_gUY Gold Member Gold Member

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    Bobby Dazzler :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
     
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