In a survey carried out in this household (population 2) this morning, it was determined that Himself pronounces the letter h as 'haitch', while I say 'aitch'. Himself is not a product of the Catholic education system but went to government schools, as indeed I did myself; his education was in Sydney while mine was in a country town.

Perhaps it was emphasised to avoid the dropping of h in some words, which was supposed to be a sign of common-ness and ill-breeding....for instance, saying "I couldn't 'elp it'?

And of course we all know that when the word 'like' is banished from the English language every teenager in the world will be struck dumb, unable to communicate. But we won't go there, will we.

Cheers
JennieG