I’m sorry but it doesn’t make sense TO ME. Based on what I was taught, regardless of the month, I think what matters first is to know what day of the month you are in, if at the beginning, in the middle or at the end of said month. After you know that, you can find out the month to know where you are in the year.

What is the benefit of doing it the other way around?

EDIT: To avoid misunderstandings:

  • I am NOT making fun OF ANYONE.
  • I am NOT negatively judging ANYTHING.
  • I am totally open to being corrected and LEARN.
  • This post is out of pure and honest CURIOSITY.

So PLEASE, don’t take it the wrong way.

  • red_concrete@lemmy.ml
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    3 days ago

    you tell time HH/mm to provide the larger context first, not mm/HH.

    Except not everywhere does, at least in speech. Half past ten. Quarter to eight. Five past three.

    Although in the US I suppose you do say ten thirty, and seven forty-five? So at least you are consistent!