Talk:Serial comma

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This article doesn't represent a worldwide view. Which other languages either prescribe or permit, and which prohibit, the use of the serial comma? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 31.192.197.247 (talk) 18:37, 10 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

That's exactly what I came to this article to find out. Can speakers of languages other than English contribute their knowledge? Snugglepuss (talk) 20:44, 10 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]