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This is a bigger culture shock than the metric vs imperial system to me. (lemmy.world)

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[–] [email protected] -1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Oh, you're so close. Ground Zero is nothing, no elevation above or below ground level. The literal ground you walked on, into the building. You're on ground level (outside) and then you're on the ground floor (inside), as opposed to the American version where you suddenly "jump" to first floor once you're in a building.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

The first floor of a building is usually on a foundation, raising it above ground level

We call the thing you stand on outside ground and inside we call them floors, "ground floor" is silly

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago

Ever like, stepped into a shopping mall? I've never had to climb a single stair to get in