"James Silverton" > wrote in message
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>>>I use Resto
>
> I have no real objection to people abbreviating words too long for their
> taste, so long as they don't expect me to follow their example.

Good grief! Why would I object?

I don't
> use "restro" or, in computing, "distro" for distribution.

That is a new one

I don't think
> those terms are Strine but Ozzies are fond of shortening words and adding
> a "Y" sound. "Barbie" for barbeque and "footie" for Australian football
> immediately come to mind and there are a lot more. The British terms
> "sammy" and "butty" also come to mind. As for spelling, I've tried a few
> simple variants on restaurant and my checker has always caught them and
> suggested the correct spelling.

I don't know sammy, but I do know 'sarnie'