Linz_1987
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What does "gotta talk to a man about a dog" mean?
And what IS a flea market??? :?
And what IS a flea market??? :?
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LessThanAnNa
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Linz_1987 wrote:
Yes, yes there is! Alot of time it's minor, but there are alot of spelling differences. I was born in Poland, but moved to Canada when I was 6 and learned the language quickly. For some reason American's seem to neglect the letter 'u'.
Like..
American= Color Canadian= Colour
I notice things like that alot when talking to people online, ofcourse.. both are correct.. depending on which dictionary you look into! Heh. The soda and pop thing are a good example too. I always say 'pop'.
Hm.. I live in Niagara Falls now, which is a major tourist city, and I've worked at large souvenir stores, so I've witnessed many of them. I remember lots of Americans asking for the 'restrooms' and I'd point them to the door with the big sign that says 'washrooms' on it.
Oh.. I have so many tourist-stories, it's ridiculous. A man once asked me if we had any I 'heart' NY shirts, and when I told him no, he asked where he could find them.. I suggested that he should cross the border and try New York.
Yes, yes there is! Alot of time it's minor, but there are alot of spelling differences. I was born in Poland, but moved to Canada when I was 6 and learned the language quickly. For some reason American's seem to neglect the letter 'u'.
Like..
American= Color Canadian= Colour
I notice things like that alot when talking to people online, ofcourse.. both are correct.. depending on which dictionary you look into! Heh. The soda and pop thing are a good example too. I always say 'pop'.
Hm.. I live in Niagara Falls now, which is a major tourist city, and I've worked at large souvenir stores, so I've witnessed many of them. I remember lots of Americans asking for the 'restrooms' and I'd point them to the door with the big sign that says 'washrooms' on it.
Oh.. I have so many tourist-stories, it's ridiculous. A man once asked me if we had any I 'heart' NY shirts, and when I told him no, he asked where he could find them.. I suggested that he should cross the border and try New York.
naturestee
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A flea market is where a bunch of people get together, usually at a park or county fair grounds, and sell stuff like antiques or garage/yard sale type things (used clothes, tools, etc.). Sometimes there will be vendors selling new things like crafts, and there's often a food stand or two. Flea markets can get BIG!
peapoo_bunny
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Linz_1987 wrote:
gotta talk to a man about a dog - umm..is when you have to use the restroom
we actually have a flea market where theyre almost always having one on the wknds...there are rows and rows of booth/stands/tables where people are selling stuff... most of it has a roof over it incase it rains, but the outside part is no fun if its raining.. people rent a booth for about $10 to sell their stuff
washrooms? i can see why someone from the US would ask where the restroom is...i probably would have...lol
gotta talk to a man about a dog - umm..is when you have to use the restroom
we actually have a flea market where theyre almost always having one on the wknds...there are rows and rows of booth/stands/tables where people are selling stuff... most of it has a roof over it incase it rains, but the outside part is no fun if its raining.. people rent a booth for about $10 to sell their stuff
washrooms? i can see why someone from the US would ask where the restroom is...i probably would have...lol
nose_twitch
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Hehehe, my bf is Australian, and I found out very quickly that "fanny" means something different there than here....
:bunnydance:LoLthis is an Australian/American bunny.
:bunnydance:LoLthis is an Australian/American bunny.
Linz_1987
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What do you both call a 'fanny'?
Here its another word for a womens *ahem*
Here its another word for a womens *ahem*
nose_twitch
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Fanny in England and Australia = front bum
Fanny in United States = back bum
:bunnydance:
Fanny in United States = back bum
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Linz_1987
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I cant believe you guys call it a restroom when here its just plain toilet, bog or loo'slol. You have sofas and stuff in your 'restrooms' dont you? I dont see the point in that.
The public toilets in england always stink so always want to get out of them as quick as possible! Not sit on a sofa and have a chat.
Its great seeing how different cultures say things, and what they do/have. I really must visit America some day!
The public toilets in england always stink so always want to get out of them as quick as possible! Not sit on a sofa and have a chat.
Its great seeing how different cultures say things, and what they do/have. I really must visit America some day!
Linz_1987
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So both women and men have a fanny in the US? LOL
peapoo_bunny
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Linz_1987 wrote:
here, fanny is just someones backside.but we usually dont even use that word at all
restroom is just used for a public bathroom...actually i call everything bathroom, not restroom...unless asking at a restaurant..then you say restroom... umm...usually our public bathrooms dont have couches...and they stink also, so i never use them.I cant believe you guys call it a restroom when here its just plain toilet, bog or loo'slol. You have sofas and stuff in your 'restrooms' dont you? I dont see the point in that.
The public toilets in england always stink so always want to get out of them as quick as possible! Not sit on a sofa and have a chat.
Its great seeing how different cultures say things, and what they do/have. I really must visit America some day!
here, fanny is just someones backside.but we usually dont even use that word at all
Nadezhda
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Generally, we only use it when talking about 'fanny-packs' which are like purse-bags that attach around your hips like a belt. Lol!
One thing that is neglected, are the uniquely Canadian things. I have a book about it, I will try to grab it tomorrow. It talks about tuoques, and two-sixers, and the Norwester, and so on
One thing that is neglected, are the uniquely Canadian things. I have a book about it, I will try to grab it tomorrow. It talks about tuoques, and two-sixers, and the Norwester, and so on
Bunnys_rule63
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Nadezhda wrote:
They're called bum-bags over here.
Linz_1987
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LOL yer! Good ol' bum bags!
I think your 'fanny packs' is a better name for them for over here, as I have never yet seen anyone wear it on their bum, but always at the front! i.e Fanny
I have a book about cockney slang, what some people in england sometimes use.
They are a bit like ' gotta talk to a man about a dog' kinda language.
For example we have "Apples and Pears, Stairs"
But these days hardly anybody uses them!
I think your 'fanny packs' is a better name for them for over here, as I have never yet seen anyone wear it on their bum, but always at the front! i.e Fanny
I have a book about cockney slang, what some people in england sometimes use.
They are a bit like ' gotta talk to a man about a dog' kinda language.
For example we have "Apples and Pears, Stairs"
But these days hardly anybody uses them!
thor
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Just off topic slightly, what are "eggs and chips"? I notice in my Morse mysteries, Lewis:inlove:seems to eat these alot. Thanks.
Linz_1987
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i suppose its just like a fried egg and chips? Ive never had that before though
thor wrote:
Usually fried eggs and French fries
Oh, and while in te States eggs are sunny side up, in the UK we just have them 'runny'
Jan
Usually fried eggs and French fries
Oh, and while in te States eggs are sunny side up, in the UK we just have them 'runny'
Jan
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I think spelling differs also. One thing that sticks out in my mind is 's' vs. 'z'. I had a French teacher a few years ago who was a British citizen, and she would use an 's' in "realize" where Americans would normally use a 'z'. Same thing with utilize, etc.
And in the states we joke that the US and UK are "two countries separated by a common language"
I think spelling differs also. One thing that sticks out in my mind is 's' vs. 'z'. I had a French teacher a few years ago who was a British citizen, and she would use an 's' in "realize" where Americans would normally use a 'z'. Same thing with utilize, etc.
And in the states we joke that the US and UK are "two countries separated by a common language
"KatyG
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Could someone American tell me what "Bleachers" are? i.e in the Gwen stefani song "Hollaback girl" she says "Meet me at the bleachers" and I have read that word in other places too.
KatyG
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cool, thanks bunnydude!
