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This is meant to be a discussion, not an argument, or to say "Which one is better." I'd just like to know who uses what, why, and how you feel about the alternative. And, considering it's only fair to share the opinion you ask of others, my opinion on it, in full.
American English is the one I use. Why? I'm American. Obviousness aside, it's how I was taught, and it's how I had learned. The thing that piques my interest so thoroughly on this one is I've known several Americans and friends who've spelled "Color" with a u, or used "chat up" or "snog" when referring to pick-up lines or making out.
Which boggles me, especially when they seem so adverse to using the American way. Not saying one is better than the other, I'm just wondering how someone could teach themselves away from the way they were originally taught. Maybe if they preferred the other way, perhaps, just seems... I dunno, strange.
As far as English English goes, especially where diction and sentence structure belong, I try to avoid. I'm not familiar with most expressions or phrases, nor am I familiar with the cultural differences. A tin of cookies, or a box of cookies? Crisps or fries? Pub or bar? Crepes or pancakes? I don't know them, so I don't use them.
And lastly, I find some of the phrases to be quite funny. I've mentioned this before, but I find the phrase "snogging" to sound more like something you do with a Kleenex (facial tissue) than with someone you find attractive. Not to say they're wrong, just something about it seems funny to me. I don't really know why.
So, what about you? Which do you use, and does it match your surroundings? Have you picked up expressions from the other?
To anyone planning on insulting either option, you'll likely incur moderator wrath, which honestly doesn't have a home here. All flame-bait or outright flame posts will be reported, and I suggest you report anyone you see flaming to quickly withdraw them from the thread. Thank you, and please keep the thread civil.
This is meant to be a discussion, not an argument, or to say "Which one is better." I'd just like to know who uses what, why, and how you feel about the alternative. And, considering it's only fair to share the opinion you ask of others, my opinion on it, in full.
American English is the one I use. Why? I'm American. Obviousness aside, it's how I was taught, and it's how I had learned. The thing that piques my interest so thoroughly on this one is I've known several Americans and friends who've spelled "Color" with a u, or used "chat up" or "snog" when referring to pick-up lines or making out.
Which boggles me, especially when they seem so adverse to using the American way. Not saying one is better than the other, I'm just wondering how someone could teach themselves away from the way they were originally taught. Maybe if they preferred the other way, perhaps, just seems... I dunno, strange.
As far as English English goes, especially where diction and sentence structure belong, I try to avoid. I'm not familiar with most expressions or phrases, nor am I familiar with the cultural differences. A tin of cookies, or a box of cookies? Crisps or fries? Pub or bar? Crepes or pancakes? I don't know them, so I don't use them.
And lastly, I find some of the phrases to be quite funny. I've mentioned this before, but I find the phrase "snogging" to sound more like something you do with a Kleenex (facial tissue) than with someone you find attractive. Not to say they're wrong, just something about it seems funny to me. I don't really know why.
So, what about you? Which do you use, and does it match your surroundings? Have you picked up expressions from the other?
To anyone planning on insulting either option, you'll likely incur moderator wrath, which honestly doesn't have a home here. All flame-bait or outright flame posts will be reported, and I suggest you report anyone you see flaming to quickly withdraw them from the thread. Thank you, and please keep the thread civil.
