In Canada we have imperial for short measurements (inches and feet for lumber, people's heights) but metric for longer distances (kilometers for driving distances for example)
replyI don't see the issue. Miles and yards are both imperial units.
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replyYep, we mix them up. Distance and speed in miles, fuel priced in pounds per litre.
replyAnd fuel economy in miles per gallon!
replyDriving distances in miles, walking distances in kilometers!
replyAnd, though admittedly not really exposed much to the public, canals and railways both manage to mix chains in there, too... agh!
replyAnd thinking about the height of mountains in meters even though the reason for walking up them is because they reach a certain height in feet.
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