well i'm from the uk and grew up in the days of learning both, so for me it means if i'm say looking at a piece of leather and judging how long it is my 'thoughts' are in inches but when it comes to actualy measuring the piece i allways work in m.m. as it seems to be the 'cleaner' way to do it. but i have to admit my maths were never my strong point and fractions of an inch just mess with my head to much!!