From R. W. Smith
Metrification mystification is not new
(Feedback, 6 February).
About 25 years
ago, I wanted a hardwood plank to finish off my newly installed patio door. The
receptionist at the builder’s merchant said the job could be done immediately
and directed me to the workshop. The foreman converted my inches to millimetres,
had the plank cut, gave it to me with the measurements and directed me to the
accounts office—where they converted it back to inches and worked out the
bill.
Braunton, Devon
