New Game - I say this you this you say that

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   2uesdayposted 14 years ago

   I know that in England we spell some words differently and also we use the same words to mean different things to the American usage. If anyone is interested this might help the Hubbers from places other than America learn words/language they need to adapt to for their hubs.
   
     Examples.
   
   (Example 1/ spelling)    I write colour unless I am writing a hub and then I  write the American spelling color.
   
   (Example 2/ using different words to mean the same thing)
   
     We wear jumpers I think you call them sweaters.
   
   
     So we could set it out like this  jumper = sweater
   
     Question is is it interesting enough for anyone to want to give it a try?
   
   Maybe only to me if so this will sink like a stone in a pond.
   
   Starting with off with
   
      color = colour

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      Just Ask Susanposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      cheque = check
      In Canada we write a cheque to pay for bills.

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   sofsposted 14 years ago

   trainers = sneakers

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   cookibuqposted 14 years ago

   gray = grey

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   timorousposted 14 years ago

   elevator=lift

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   Ohmaposted 14 years ago

   lift=ride

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   prettydarkhorseposted 14 years ago

   mum  and mom
   
   apartment (US) vs flat in UK

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   mythbusterposted 14 years ago

   soda and pop (bubbly beverages)
   
   Morning Maita!

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      prettydarkhorseposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Mythbuster morning, how are you
      
      pushchair (UK) and stroller (US)
      
      crib (US), cot - UK

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   cookibuqposted 14 years ago

   nappy = diaper

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   mrfluffyposted 14 years ago

   Wardrobe (U.K) = closet (U.S)

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    timorousposted 14 years ago

    electricity = mains(u.k.)

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    lex123posted 14 years ago

    favor = favour

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    timorousposted 14 years ago

    potato chips = crisps (U.K.)

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    lex123posted 14 years ago

    neighbor=neighbour

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    KCC Big Countryposted 14 years ago

    This is a game we play daily at my house!  LOL   I'm a native Texan and he's a native Brit.
    
    Trolley (UK)....Basket (US)

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    KCC Big Countryposted 14 years ago

    Aluminum foil (US)  Aluminium foil (UK) 
    
    (We fought over this one for awhile until I realized we pronounce them differently because we spell them differently).

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    L a d y f a c eposted 14 years ago

    chips = fries
    
    sofa = couch

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    KCC Big Countryposted 14 years ago

    Realize (US)= realise (UK)

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    camloposted 14 years ago

    No wonder I get confused ...

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    KCC Big Countryposted 14 years ago

    Gas or gasoline (US) = petrol (UK)
    
    Convenience store or gas station (US) = Petrol station or Services (UK)

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    Beth100posted 14 years ago

    fringe = bangs (as in the forelocks of a horse but on a person) 

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    Beth100posted 14 years ago

    Chap ==>  a person, fellow or man
    
    Chap ==>  leather riding cover worn by a rider, generally used in a plural form
    
    Chap ==>  a crack or cleft in the skin or on crust of the earth
    
    Chap ==>  to hit (slang)

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    camloposted 14 years ago

    What about
    
    Purse = Wallet
    
    Handbag = Purse

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    camloposted 14 years ago

    Garden = Yard

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    timorousposted 14 years ago

    Call me (on the phone) = Ring me up (U.K.)

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    timorousposted 14 years ago

    washroom = lavatory, the loo (both u.k.)

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    Beth100posted 14 years ago

    dinner = lunch
    supper = dinner

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