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> Greg Procter ihug.co.nz> wrote:

>>
>> This may seem strange to you, but (in New Zealand) beds are
>> subdivided into those intended for one person (single) and those
>> intended for two people (double).
>> Once the customer decides which of those two categories he/she fits
>> into, then he/she has to decide which particular size variation
>> he/she wants; standard, queen, king ...

>
> That's exactly how it is in the US too, no matter how "Sarah" tries to jerk
> you around and claim superiority to you.

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> A single bed is typically meant for ONE person.
> Sometimes two people who live together prefer to sleep alone (or at times)
> so they have twin beds....that is two single beds, usually separated by a
> common night stand with a lamp.
> The standard bed for two people to sleep together (or one person if they
> want more room, share the bed with pets, etc.) is a double bed.
> More room for all would be a queen-size bed.
> For a large bedroom and plenty of room for a couple, pets, etc. they might
> choose a king-size bed.
> People have been known to have "heart-shaped" beds and probably various
> other shapes and sizes. These are custom-made and would need custom-made
> bedding, as well.
>
> See? This is why I have kill-filed the arrogant slodder slut. She has
> nothing worthwhile to say except to bully other people and always keep them
> on the defensive. I see more than enough of the old dyke when others reply
> to her.