tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post1499093483253265560..comments2023-08-26T11:45:53.143-03:00Comments on Rachel's Rantings in Rio de Janeiro: Easter with Brits: My weekend homestayRachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13209527132116902328noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-81373661891697834812011-05-23T14:49:07.441-03:002011-05-23T14:49:07.441-03:00I'd love to but you are anonymous. How will I ...I'd love to but you are anonymous. How will I ever find you? ;)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209527132116902328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-11686755056719551272011-05-23T12:22:04.087-03:002011-05-23T12:22:04.087-03:00I LOVE british accent....in fact if u know any cut...I LOVE british accent....in fact if u know any cute single british guy let me know...: )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-23948639552991806392011-05-05T20:44:07.690-03:002011-05-05T20:44:07.690-03:00I'll defend colander as a possible regional Am...I'll defend colander as a possible regional Americanism as well. I grew up calling it that as well (both parents from New York and Boston).apricocohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13906880944880636437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-51229003724551039472011-05-04T09:18:24.634-03:002011-05-04T09:18:24.634-03:00The model in the photos looks familiar to me are t...The model in the photos looks familiar to me are they a Victoria Secret models?number plate makershttp://www.platewizard.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-85545189313670996212011-05-03T23:32:02.572-03:002011-05-03T23:32:02.572-03:00...just remembered another one:
sweater = jumper...just remembered another one:<br /><br />sweater = jumperJeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848586910688303858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-69966036303088343362011-05-03T23:30:34.502-03:002011-05-03T23:30:34.502-03:00...and don't forget:
diaper = nappy
stroller ......and don't forget:<br /><br />diaper = nappy<br />stroller = push chair<br />elevator = lift<br /><br />I know of a few others, but it's late, and my mind is fried!Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848586910688303858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-72942066651969463302011-05-03T21:37:41.052-03:002011-05-03T21:37:41.052-03:00The one that really had me wondering what disease ...The one that really had me wondering what disease the person had was the first time I heard someone say that they were wearing "trainers" (as in type of shoes). Later on I went to discover they were sneakers. But really, they train you to do what exactly??andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05929452558720184266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-19902715091366845982011-05-03T20:33:47.229-03:002011-05-03T20:33:47.229-03:00I will give you Aluminium if you give me mask. It ...I will give you Aluminium if you give me mask. It is not Moshk. It's mask!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209527132116902328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-71242089763988361022011-05-03T20:22:14.814-03:002011-05-03T20:22:14.814-03:00don't even start on what a fanny is!
Just to ...don't even start on what a fanny is!<br /><br />Just to clear it up and make reference easier how about we go with English and American, I think this is easier for all.<br /><br />P.S. Could you please start pronouncing Aluminium correctly, that one really grates every time I hear it, that also goes for Iraq (not eye-raq).<br /><br />Thank You.Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01336148883182586428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-37447678191371342652011-05-03T19:16:10.522-03:002011-05-03T19:16:10.522-03:00OMG, that's just wrong! Maple Syrup should be ...OMG, that's just wrong! Maple Syrup should be with cereals and pancake mix!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209527132116902328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-43907467876922573632011-05-03T19:14:46.540-03:002011-05-03T19:14:46.540-03:00Well now we Americans are just out numbered!Well now we Americans are just out numbered!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209527132116902328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-14595957170421655072011-05-03T19:11:45.732-03:002011-05-03T19:11:45.732-03:00Trousers = pants
Pants = underpants
But here'...Trousers = pants<br />Pants = underpants<br /><br />But here's the weirdest: they sell the maple syrup in the ice cream aisle, along with the hot fudge...Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12304491305916701701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-19569786290518310102011-05-03T19:09:13.713-03:002011-05-03T19:09:13.713-03:00Every word you described as British we use in Aust...Every word you described as British we use in Australia as well! :) <br /><br />xx EjlaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-10625119833131644762011-05-03T19:05:45.072-03:002011-05-03T19:05:45.072-03:00:):)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209527132116902328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-40094412443811643042011-05-03T17:24:23.014-03:002011-05-03T17:24:23.014-03:00I grew up calling it a colander :), but I also cal...I grew up calling it a colander :), but I also call their "language" British English.Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08406213044166973862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-8638462831450674982011-05-03T15:21:37.935-03:002011-05-03T15:21:37.935-03:00I knew I wasn't alone in this!
Lolla, I call...I knew I wasn't alone in this! <br /><br />Lolla, I called it British English to tease the Brits. I am very aware of "American English" ;))Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209527132116902328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-1717123929395733182011-05-03T11:41:58.288-03:002011-05-03T11:41:58.288-03:00I knew that!!!! Some 30+ years ago when I learned ...I knew that!!!! Some 30+ years ago when I learned English I went to a school called Cultura Inglesa e Americana. Yes, I forgot the british words, the only thing I remember is that to sound british I had to pretend I had a hot potato in my mouth... :D <br /><br />Oh, btw, thank goodness for subtitles... couldn't watch a british movie without it.TupinikinNosEUAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8437750058361105497.post-6363347278672536522011-05-03T08:31:01.478-03:002011-05-03T08:31:01.478-03:00Never say "british english". They call i...Never say "british english". They call it english, pure and simple. What americans speak are "americanisms". :)<br /><br />I am married to a defender of the Queen's english, but I do not take sides. I think some words are better in british english, while others make more sense in american english. So, being brazilian, I have the privilege as using both. For example, I Lolla https://www.blogger.com/profile/10735794265925877481noreply@blogger.com