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Do you use British or American English?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Margie Sep 11, 2012. 33 Replies 0 Likes
I was pondering recently all of the variations on English that exist; you have British English, American, Irish, other. For me, even as an American, I have always used British English, for me it…Continue
18th Birthday Gift Ideas
Started this discussion. Last reply by Wapelhorst Aug 23, 2012. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Recently I have been rather bored, and I have decided now would be a good time to start pondering my upcoming birthday. Its still months out, however I decided I would just write stuff down and send…Continue
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Margie replied to Brendan's discussion Do you use British or American English?"Whatever, dudes. Surf's up, gotta run.
Btw, Keanu Reeves was totally rad in Point Break!"
JonEdanger replied to Brendan's discussion Do you use British or American English?"Unless you are one.
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Brendan replied to Brendan's discussion Do you use British or American English?"It would be very bad for someone to think that you frequently wear a tank....... lol"
Abrecan Talewok replied to Brendan's discussion Do you use British or American English?"Only where it is useful. For example 'armor' means armored tanks, and 'armour' means personal protective armor. Distinguishing between the two is useful, so I use it."
The Original Cody replied to Brendan's discussion Do you use British or American English?"I assumed every American sounded like Waylon Jennings..."
Paul_of_TX replied to Brendan's discussion Do you use British or American English?"That's like saying you know your breath doesn't stink because you can't smell it."
JonEdanger replied to Brendan's discussion Do you use British or American English?"That is so, like, totally bogus, dude!"
Chuck Knight replied to Brendan's discussion Do you use British or American English?"That is so, like, totally bogus, dude!
Everyone knows the only truly correct form of American English is Texan. Y'all couldn't speak correctly if you tried. ;)"
David F. replied to Brendan's discussion Do you use British or American English?"Californian English. That is to say American with no dialect / accent.
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Nick H replied to Brendan's discussion Do you use British or American English?"My grandparents in Newfoundland spoke with a Waterford Irish or somewhat English accent (depending on who they spoke to or what part of the city they came from), my parents a softer one, and I sound like a yank with a slight Irish accent (many here…"
Daniel replied to Brendan's discussion Do you use British or American English?"I use Australian English, which is closer to British English than American.
However, I lament the state of English generally. Where did apostrophes go? Since when is it acceptable ask if there is a few of something? Don't get me started on…"
Brendan replied to Brendan's discussion Do you use British or American English?"Someone told you a story there! I'm originally from Boston, so I can assure you, if you ask for a custard cone, someone WILL give you a funny look... Soft serve is soft serve... now Sprinkles and Jimmies... thats a…"
Jack Bauer replied to Brendan's discussion Do you use British or American English?"There's more than one variety of American English. Southern English almost a language all its own. Completely different from Yankee English (think William F. Buckley vs. Jeff Foxworthy). Areas like Minnesota have more in…"
Nick H replied to Brendan's discussion Do you use British or American English?"In Newfoundland, we call soft serve icecream "custard cones". I hear that they are called that in Boston too."
Milo Morris replied to Brendan's discussion Do you use British or American English?"Well, let's see...
I speak what used to be called Standard American English most of the time.
- I grew up in Boston. So I can access a Boston accent when I visit home, but people understand me just fine as long as I don't use…"
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