Mind Your Ps and Qs
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Discussion Focus:
The hosts explore the origin and meaning of the phrase "mind your P's and Q's," sharing theories, personal experiences, and research.
Main Theories Discussed:
Typesetting/Printing Press Theory:
The phrase may have originated from early printing, where printers had to be careful not to confuse the lowercase letters "p" and "q," which look similar when set backward for printing.
Tavern/Pub Theory:
Another theory suggests the phrase comes from English and Australian pubs, where bartenders kept track of patrons' consumption of "pints" and "quarts" (Ps and Qs) on…
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