what is this?

Question

You know the saying mind your Ps & Qs

what are "Ps & Qs"

Answer 1

i also don't knowww....

Answer 2

There is no definitive answer to this but there are several interesting theories. One of these is the British pints and quarts theory others have produced. Another theory is that children were told to "mind your p's and q's" when they were learning to wrote the lower case letters. This way they were reminded to make sure the 'tail' was on the correct side of the letter.

Answer 3

In the pubs of old, bartenders would keep a "tab" on the amount of pints and quarts consumed by their patrons. Pint was shortened to "p" and quart became "q." "Minding your p's and q's" was (1) a way to keep track of how much money was owed and (2) a way to keep some drinkers from over-indulging.

Answer 4

The story I heard is it comes from english pubs where bartenders were told to mind their p's & q's (pints & quarts) In other words to keep customer glasses full.

Answer 5

pints & quarts (of ale or beer) - an old British pub expression referring to remember your own tab in case the bartender mixes it up and/or be careful how much you drink so you don't get drunk.

Answer 6

it may come from the days when writing was always done by hand, and the most popular styles had very similar characters for p and q. don't get them mixed up!

Answer 7

Penny's and Quarters

Answer 8

pints and quarts

Answer 9

this mean that mind youre pleasse and thank you (i think)

Answer 10

please and thank you