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On Sat, 30 Aug 2025 23:44:53 +0100, The Natural Philosopher wrote:

> On 30/08/2025 13:47, c186282 wrote:
>> On 8/30/25 8:33 AM, Daniel70 wrote:
>>> On 30/08/2025 4:36 am, rbowman wrote:
>>>> On Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:59:59 +0100, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> On 28/08/2025 19:51, rbowman wrote:
>>>>>> They keep starting the financing spiel even when you've told them
>>>>>> you'll be writing a check.
>>>>> Check?
>>>>> What's a check?
>>>>
>>>> American English sees no need to spell it cheque. Or do you really
>>>> say chay cue? I was surprised that you really do say whinging to
>>>> rhyme with hinge. William the Bastard really did screw the language
>>>> up.
>>>>
>>> "William the Bastard"?? Is/was he a Yank President or something??
>>>
>>> I mean who should know The English Language better than the English??
>>> ;-P
>> 
>>    Saw recent news story - seems the Yanks know more about English
>>    history than actual Brits these days
>> 
>>    Anyway, 'check' or 'cheque' ... convenient paper instrument for
>>    transferring funds. Best for larger transfers.
>> 
> Golly. I remember those. Haven't used one in years

I don't use many between direct debit and deposit. I do pay my dentist by 
check, and the vehicle registration. The latter charges an additional fee 
for using a credit card online that is more than a postage stamp so they 
get paper.