I've definitely seen the 'quite good' phrasing used by Americans, Vicki - in comment folders on these boards, actually. At one point I almost started a thread on the term, because it means such completely different things to those of us brought up on the other side of the Atlantic.

"I quite enjoyed it."

"This is quite good."

"That meal was quite nice."

- to me, all mean that the thing being described was just okay. Somewhat good. Acceptable. But I am aware that North Americans who have described a story part as 'quite good' mean it as a compliment. Go figure! huh As Bernard Shaw put it, two countries divided by a common language... wink


Wendy smile (who wonders how Australians interpret 'quite good' wink )

Just a fly-by! *waves*