You may have noticed that I like to use the word "theatre". As in "-re". No, I'm not British. I'm not even Canadian! But for some reason, this form of the spelling has sunk into my vernacular and I can't escape it.
Here's a quote I found on Grammarist.com that I like. And since I just discovered how to Print Screen on a Mac, I will include a photo of it here.
Some people are very much against the spelling of "theatre". They think it's pretentious or exotic. I don't think we need to over-think it that much. Just go with the flow. If someone uses "theatre", respond with "theatre". If they say "theater", then the answer is "theater". There ya have it. A lesson in vocabulary AND social etiquette.
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