I want to change my username of Apple Support!

babowa wrote:

Chuffed!

Can we have a translation for that, please...... 😁

(I have enough trouble with American English, LOL)

American English? kind of a misnomer really.

It's not a pidgin, nor even a patois, but I would argue that it has yet to become a language. Strictly it is a creole, give it 500 years and watch it grow into a language (or vanish in a flurry of like, wassup and yo's)

😁

Ahh, thanks! 😁

@Csound....

American English? kind of a misnomer really.

It's not a pidgin, nor even a patois, but I would argue that it has yet to become a language. Strictly it is a creole, give it 500 years and watch it grow into a language (or vanish in a flurry of like, wassup and yo's)

Very true (unfortunately)...... but, for someone for whom English is a second language, I have always differentiated it with "American English" vs. "British English". My English is definitely American English; I was actually told that before ever speaking to an American while in London as an au pair.

You've got it the wrong way round, Babowa.

British English is English. American English is a bastardized version. I don't mean to sound unkind but English is English.

Of course,we are proud that our language is an integral part of Ameircan culture ... but it is our language and adaptations, while locally acceptable, are somewhat less appreciated over here.

Oh dear. I wonder if I will regret starting this one.

seventy one wrote:

You've got it the wrong way round, Babowa.

British English is English. American English is a bastardized version. I don't mean to sound unkind but English is English.

Of course,we are proud that our language is an integral part of Ameircan culture ... but it is our language and adaptations, while locally acceptable, are somewhat less appreciated over here.

We should have charged other nations for the use of it.

Oh dear. I wonder if I will regret starting this one.

No wondering required, you will. 😁

Fortunately it is time for dinner. I'll review the comments in a couple of hours or so.

Extra glass of wine is in order now.

You've got it the wrong way round, Babowa.

British English is English. American English is a bastardized version. I don't mean to sound unkind but English is English.

LOL. 😁 of course I understand your position, but we shall agree to disagree - this is from a non-native (English) speaker. This (American) English is what I was taught in a top notch school (Gymnasium) in Germany (we also had to learn Shakespearian English) - why, I do not know . So, having learned American English in school and then encountering British English later, there were and still are two distinctly different versions of English to me.

And of course, you are essentially correct, but I still disagree (in jest)........ 😁

Seconds Out.

Seconds Out.

?????? You lost me completely......

Seventy One will know but ......

In a boxing match, before the slugging starts there are two guys mopping blood and tying bandages. They are the Seconds, and they need to get Out of the ring before the bell sounds.

I think you can guess I'm not going to slug it out with Babowa (who I much admire) and anyway, I have a feeling Babowa is a lady. Two glasses of Chateauneuf du pape won't get me into that sort of situation. I'll happily agree to differ ... Cheers, Babowa; whatever your gender.

Yeah, it's just been so long since I heard it I had to drop it in. 🙂

I googled it (to see if it is still used). A Genesis album was at the top of the list, that depressed me so much I quit looking. 😟

My favorite (red) wine..... and you are correct. 😀

And to makkifromlondon.

Apologies for all the rambling on 🙂

Agreed. Joint apologies. 🙂