The First Conditional

[Tdol]

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

 

[Will]

Same here in America - at least where I live.

 

[Tdol]

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

 

[Will]

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

 

[Tdol]

It could easily be said with a plummy accent? ;-)

 

[Will]

I have no idea why, but yes.:lol:

 

[Tdol]

Hollywood? ;-)

 

[Will]

Perhaps. Their influence is ubiquitous, you know. :roll: