It has something to do with 'honesty in advertising'. Duncan -----Original Message----- From: Pat Naughtin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: U.S. Metric Association <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: October 20, 2001 21:18 Subject: [USMA:15761] Computers screens and cans of beans
>Dear Han, > >Re: [USMA:15680] Re: Tape measure > >on 2001/10/18 16.24, Han Maenen at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> Except, alas, when buying computer screens. But this is true everywhere. > >And your computer screen size (in inches) is not worth a can of beans. When >you buy a can of beans the maker tells you the net amount of beans you will >get from the can; they do not include the mass of the can. > >Television and computer screen makers do not use this honest technique; they >measure the screen before they put it in its case. By doing this they hope >to be able to sell you a 15 1/2 inch screen by telling you that it's 17 >inches � and their subterfuge always seems to work! > >Cheers, > >Pat Naughtin >CAMS - Certified Advanced Metrication Specialist > - United States Metric Association >ASM - Accredited Speaking Member > - National Speakers Association of Australia >Member, International Federation for Professional Speakers >-- > >
