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If I wanted to assimilate to the British culture, I’d have to start with pronouncing events correctly. Within weeks of settling in, I learned Ascot was “As-kit” not “As-cot” and the oldest well-known and prestigious tennis tournament in the world was not Wimbleton, but Wimbledon, with a “d” sound, just as it is spelled. I’mContinue reading “Another British Event…”