American uses of English that get on my nerves

Started by Eamonnca1, June 22, 2020, 11:47:33 PM

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nrico2006

#15
June 23, 2020, 08:50:37 AM
Way to go.
'To the extreme I rock a mic like a vandal, light up a stage and wax a chump like a candle.'

Jeepers Creepers

#17
June 23, 2020, 10:54:44 AM
I have no clue.

Quarter of 12 (when telling the time)

armaghniac

#18
June 23, 2020, 11:01:29 AM
Happy Holidays.
If at first you don't succeed, then goto Plan B

J70

#19
June 23, 2020, 11:02:51 AM
Quote from: armaghniac on June 23, 2020, 11:01:29 AM
Happy Holidays.

Absolutely nothing wrong with that one. Xmas is not the only major holiday celebrated in the US at that time of year.

johnnycool

#20
June 23, 2020, 11:26:07 AM
chips and fries.

Confused the f**k out of me as a greenhorn in NYC back in the 90's before our TV's were totally awash with US "culture"..

Rossfan

#21
June 23, 2020, 11:36:20 AM
Every time they open their feckin mouths.
But my main one is saying "Monday thru (sic) Friday" instead if Monday to Friday.
"Gotten" is my no 2.
Sadly many people here use those and other Americanisms nowadays.
Especially local radio presenters .. ".ceremoanies" "categoary" and worst of all "Here is the Noos"
Grrrrrrrr!
Davy's given us a dream to cling to
We're going to bring home the SAM

seafoid

#22
June 23, 2020, 11:42:08 AM
Capitol
Cloture
"f**k it, just score"- Donaghy   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbxG2WwVRjU

Taylor

#23
June 23, 2020, 12:30:52 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on June 23, 2020, 10:54:44 AM
I have no clue.

Quarter of 12 (when telling the time)

A few Derry wans say similar

armaghniac

#24
June 23, 2020, 12:33:06 PM
Quote from: J70 on June 23, 2020, 11:02:51 AM
Quote from: armaghniac on June 23, 2020, 11:01:29 AM
Happy Holidays.

Absolutely nothing wrong with that one. Xmas is not the only major holiday celebrated in the US at that time of year.

Gone native, have we?
If at first you don't succeed, then goto Plan B

J70

#25
June 23, 2020, 12:45:49 PM
Quote from: armaghniac on June 23, 2020, 12:33:06 PM
Quote from: J70 on June 23, 2020, 11:02:51 AM
Quote from: armaghniac on June 23, 2020, 11:01:29 AM
Happy Holidays.

Absolutely nothing wrong with that one. Xmas is not the only major holiday celebrated in the US at that time of year.

Gone native, have we?

No.

Just aware that I live in an extremely multicultural and religiously diverse place and it is good manners to be inclusive and not assume that the person you are talking to comes from a christian background and celebrates xmas.

That said, I'll always say happy xmas to friends and relatives who I know celebrate it.

BennyCake

#26
June 23, 2020, 12:54:56 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on June 23, 2020, 11:26:07 AM
chips and fries.

Confused the f**k out of me as a greenhorn in NYC back in the 90's before our TV's were totally awash with US "culture"..

That one does my head in. It's f**king chips! I'd be swinging for anyone saying fries. God, I wouldn't be letting them on the bus if they said fries!! They can get a taxi.

J70

#27
June 23, 2020, 01:08:24 PM
Quote from: BennyCake on June 23, 2020, 12:54:56 PM
Quote from: johnnycool on June 23, 2020, 11:26:07 AM
chips and fries.

Confused the f**k out of me as a greenhorn in NYC back in the 90's before our TV's were totally awash with US "culture"..

That one does my head in. It's f**king chips! I'd be swinging for anyone saying fries. God, I wouldn't be letting them on the bus if they said fries!! They can get a taxi.

Problem in the US is that what we call "crisps" are called "chips" there.

If you want to be understood, you have to go along with it.
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