The First Conditional

**Tdol** · 17-Aug-2003, 00:20

In British English, 'should' is usually less likely than 'if'.

Will · 17-Aug-2003, 00:41

Same here in America - at least where I live.

**Tdol** · 17-Aug-2003, 01:20

On another forum, when I suggested the usage, someone suggested that it might be more common in BE.

Will · 17-Aug-2003, 01:37

I thought it would be too. It sounds British for some reason. Don't ask me why - I couldn't tell you.

**Tdol** · 17-Aug-2003, 02:05

It could easily be said with a plummy accent?

Will · 17-Aug-2003, 02:16

I have no idea why, but yes.

**Tdol** · 17-Aug-2003, 16:31

Hollywood?

Will · 17-Aug-2003, 19:02

Perhaps. Their influence is ubiquitous, you know.

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