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In ShanghaiArchive for writing
Awailable
— Electra Street Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.
Hold on. This means all of these signs are written without the help of a computer or dictionary. (Unless a “bat teary” is something so unspeakable it can’t be written in standard English.) Against the Goliath of English spelling, it’s not surprising every time there is a spelling error — it’s amazing every time there isn’t. Also, how often do you read a sign printed with an accent?
(Soon, back to posts.)