zakes Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Three examples of words I try to avoid using are: 1. Hate - A very strong word, which in my view is the final step before wanting to destroy. I prefer to use dislike. 2. Kids - A condescending, demeaning and disrespectful word. Expect to receive disrespect in return. I prefer to say children. 3. Movie - As an Englishman I prefer to say film, I am not a big fan of Americanisms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndhandrose Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 (edited) Basically........ when used every other word! Edited March 16, 2011 by 2ndhandrose Forgot the full stops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Agatha Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 I really hate, sorry, dislike Americanisms too. Especially phrases such as "Do the math" and "Go figure". It's like nails down a blackboard hearing it in a British accent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOLDEN OLDIE Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 What Americanisms do we hear in everyday use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyer Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 I really hate, sorry, dislike Americanisms too. Especially phrases such as "Do the math" and "Go figure". It's like nails down a blackboard hearing it in a British accent. I do remember one of the roman MOVIE'S and the American accent there in, when every one knows the Romans spoke with a fine British accent:D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treatment Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 I dislike the word '' fart ''. It just seems bad to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Agatha Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 What Americanisms do we hear in everyday use? Truck instead of lorry and garbage instead of rubbish spring to mind. Very annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lockjaw Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Aww .... They took away my hilarious post. It was only asterisks for Cliff's sake. Anyhow, I'll try again. Mauve. It's "purple", ok? Yeah ... I know ... help desk ... yadda yadda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 I dislike the word '' fart ''. It just seems bad to me. Doesn't smell that good either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyer Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Doesn't smell that good either. And I knew my wife was in error calling me an old fart:hihi: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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