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    #151
    Re: Differences between US and UK English (and others....)

    Ok ... What is Boxing Day?


















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    Indian Chief 'Two Eagles' was asked by a white government official; "You have observed the white man for 90 years. You've seen his wars and his technological advances. You've seen his progress, and the damage he's done."

    The Chief nodded in agreement.

    The official continued; "Considering all these events, in your opinion, where did the white man go wrong?"

    The Chief stared at the government official for over a minute and then calmly replied.. "When white man find land, Indians running it, no taxes, no debt, plenty buffalo, plenty beaver, clean water. Women did all the work, Medicine Man free. Indian man spend all day hunting and fishing; all night having sex."

    Then the chief leaned back and smiled; "Only white man dumb enough to think he could improve system like that."
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      #152
      Re: Differences between US and UK English (and others....)

      [quote author=magusjinx link=topic=758.msg25852#msg25852 date=1293746919]
      Ok ... What is Boxing Day?

      [/quote]

      Boxing Day is the day after Christmas.
      And there are many different reasons/theories why it is called boxing day. My grandad says it the day the guys all went down the pub, got drunk then had impromptu "boxing matches". Gran says its to do with moving the boxes that were used to pack the food and the gifts away till next year.
      I know it as the day the sales start x

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        #153
        Re: Differences between US and UK English (and others....)

        [quote author=magusjinx link=topic=758.msg25852#msg25852 date=1293746919]
        Ok ... What is Boxing Day?


        [/quote]
        AKA St Stephen's Day, or December 26th. Traditionally a day when tradesmen went from door to door (at the wealthier houses) asking for their 'Christmas Box' an offering of money. I can remember this as late as the 1960's although by then it was usually done a few days before Christmas.



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          #154
          Re: Differences between US and UK English (and others....)

          Maybe this is the place to ask about pronouciation too.... in an American film recently it mentioned the French car make, Peugeot. Only it was pronounced Poo-joe
          In UK it's called Per-jho...
          Just wondering how others pronounce it.

          Oh, and Route (as in Route 66?) In the UK it's always 'root' but on US films I sometimes hear it called 'rowt.' Any reasons for this please?

          And one more..... 'buoy' - the sort of thing that floats. I've heard it pronounced 'Boo-ee' but in the UK it's always pronounced as 'boy'.
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            #155
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            Poo-joe and boo-ee ...

            How about Citroen? ... Si-tron? ...
            I won't be wronged. I won't be insulted. I won't be laid a-hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same from them ... John Bernard Books


            Indian Chief 'Two Eagles' was asked by a white government official; "You have observed the white man for 90 years. You've seen his wars and his technological advances. You've seen his progress, and the damage he's done."

            The Chief nodded in agreement.

            The official continued; "Considering all these events, in your opinion, where did the white man go wrong?"

            The Chief stared at the government official for over a minute and then calmly replied.. "When white man find land, Indians running it, no taxes, no debt, plenty buffalo, plenty beaver, clean water. Women did all the work, Medicine Man free. Indian man spend all day hunting and fishing; all night having sex."

            Then the chief leaned back and smiled; "Only white man dumb enough to think he could improve system like that."
            ​



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              #156
              Re: Differences between US and UK English (and others....)

              Originally posted by magusjinx View Post
              Poo-joe and boo-ee ...

              How about Citroen? ... Si-tron? ...
              its sit-ron here.

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                #157
                Re: Differences between US and UK English (and others....)

                Hood .. Bonnet ... Trunk ... Boot ... Motor ... Engine ... Tyre ... Wheel ... Wrench ... Spanner ...
                I won't be wronged. I won't be insulted. I won't be laid a-hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same from them ... John Bernard Books


                Indian Chief 'Two Eagles' was asked by a white government official; "You have observed the white man for 90 years. You've seen his wars and his technological advances. You've seen his progress, and the damage he's done."

                The Chief nodded in agreement.

                The official continued; "Considering all these events, in your opinion, where did the white man go wrong?"

                The Chief stared at the government official for over a minute and then calmly replied.. "When white man find land, Indians running it, no taxes, no debt, plenty buffalo, plenty beaver, clean water. Women did all the work, Medicine Man free. Indian man spend all day hunting and fishing; all night having sex."

                Then the chief leaned back and smiled; "Only white man dumb enough to think he could improve system like that."
                ​



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                  #158
                  Re: Differences between US and UK English (and others....)

                  Bumper/fender?
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                    #159
                    Re: Differences between US and UK English (and others....)

                    Originally posted by Tylluan Penry View Post
                    Oh, and Route (as in Route 66?) In the UK it's always 'root' but on US films I sometimes hear it called 'rowt.' Any reasons for this please?
                    Route, as in route 66, is used more for the names of different routes. We say "rowt" as a noun for special occassions here, like to say "my paper route", if you deliver newspapers. It all depends on where and what context.


                    I've noticed that alot of UK people type words like "realize" as "realise". Interesting spelling differences.
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                      #160
                      Re: Differences between US and UK English (and others....)

                      Originally posted by spartacandream View Post
                      Route, as in route 66, is used more for the names of different routes. We say "rowt" as a noun for special occassions here, like to say "my paper route", if you deliver newspapers. It all depends on where and what context.


                      I've noticed that alot of UK people type words like "realize" as "realise". Interesting spelling differences.
                      Yeah Canada is really weird for that. We use mostly US words and usage, but for writing we use UK spelling mostly, EXCEPT with stuff like "realize" (we use the "z"). But we spell other stuff like "colour" and "neighbour" and "theatre." Some people use the "-ise" though, and when I studied writing in University (it was my major for a while) they said you can use either, or even straight up use American or UK standard over Canadian, as long as you're consistent (meaning that if you spell it -ise you have to do so in the whole piece). I'm still shakey on usage sometimes, because in Canada it's just flexible that way.

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                        #161
                        Re: Differences between US and UK English (and others....)

                        Originally posted by Tylluan Penry View Post
                        Oh, and Route (as in Route 66?) In the UK it's always 'root' but on US films I sometimes hear it called 'rowt.' Any reasons for this please?
                        .
                        For me it is rowt for a path (paper route) and root for a roadway (Route 66)...
                        I won't be wronged. I won't be insulted. I won't be laid a-hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same from them ... John Bernard Books


                        Indian Chief 'Two Eagles' was asked by a white government official; "You have observed the white man for 90 years. You've seen his wars and his technological advances. You've seen his progress, and the damage he's done."

                        The Chief nodded in agreement.

                        The official continued; "Considering all these events, in your opinion, where did the white man go wrong?"

                        The Chief stared at the government official for over a minute and then calmly replied.. "When white man find land, Indians running it, no taxes, no debt, plenty buffalo, plenty beaver, clean water. Women did all the work, Medicine Man free. Indian man spend all day hunting and fishing; all night having sex."

                        Then the chief leaned back and smiled; "Only white man dumb enough to think he could improve system like that."
                        ​



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                          #162
                          Re: Differences between US and UK English (and others....)

                          Originally posted by spartacandream View Post
                          I've noticed that alot of UK people type words like "realize" as "realise". Interesting spelling differences.
                          In the UK you can use both 'realise' and 'realize' and both are correct, although the 's' form seems more popular. I always use 'realise'
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                            #163
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                            In academics I think you're traditionally supposed to use the 's' form but since the internet and cheap transport mean that American sources are just as accessible I think that's why it's getting more relaxed.

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                              #164
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                              What is J-walking? I heard it a few times on tv and I have no idea what it is. X
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                                #165
                                Re: Differences between US and UK English (and others....)

                                j-walking is walking across a street in-between intersections or against the light. I have no idea why it is called 'j' walking.
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