You know you've been in the US too long when...
#1
You know you've been in the US too long when...
... you think swapping one of your children for a Ginsters seems like a good deal.
#2
Rootbeeraholic
Joined: Aug 2009
Location: Houston, Tx
Posts: 2,280
Re: You know you've been in the US too long when...
... you think taking home over half your dinner in a to-go box is perfectly normal.
#6
Heading for Poppyland
Joined: Jul 2007
Location: North Norfolk and northern New York State
Posts: 14,452
Re: You know you've been in the US too long when...
You sound like examples #1 & 2 on this link when pronouncing the word "dude."
http://www.forvo.com/word/dude/
http://www.forvo.com/word/dude/
#8
I have a comma problem
Joined: Feb 2009
Location: Fox Lake, IL (from Carrickfergus NI)
Posts: 49,598
Re: You know you've been in the US too long when...
You relate distances in units of time, rather than length.
"How far away do you live"
"Oh, about 25 minutes"
When of course, I meant "Oh, about fifteen miles".
"How far away do you live"
"Oh, about 25 minutes"
When of course, I meant "Oh, about fifteen miles".
#11
Re: You know you've been in the US too long when...
You turn up your nose at beer below 8% alcohol declaring it to be "gnat's piss".
#14
Re: You know you've been in the US too long when...
When a large group on a British Expats forum start arguing over 2nd Amendment rights.
#15
I have a comma problem
Joined: Feb 2009
Location: Fox Lake, IL (from Carrickfergus NI)
Posts: 49,598