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Feb 25th 2018, 6:39 pm

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Rete

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Re: USA USA USA!

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Originally Posted by manekeniko

It would make no sense for him to want that. A British accent of any sort makes a man seem like James Bond to American women. We're not fussy.

Pulaski is feeling the lurve.

Yes, apparently this is true, unfortunately. Luckily, I am not one of those women.

Feb 25th 2018, 6:46 pm

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Originally Posted by Rete

Yes, apparently this is true, unfortunately. Luckily, I am not one of those women. ....

I agree. I can handle fawning waitresses and shop assistants, but it gets a bit awkward when they are old enough to be my mother.

Feb 25th 2018, 8:26 pm

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Originally Posted by kimilseung

The USA chant is an interesting one, it is just the name of the country, so I dont really know why it comes across as so threatening and aggressive. I have a suspicion it is the opening low tone of the U. How these little things can matter sometimes.

I don't think it's viewed so much threatening as crass.

Feb 26th 2018, 12:06 am

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Originally Posted by Shard

Just wondering if any of you nouveau 'Americans' partake in the custom of chanting USA USA USA! I was surprised to see that it happens at the State of Union address, as I thought it was limited to ball games and other more mainstream events. If you recall your British mores, you'll know that, outside the Land of the Free, it sounds a bit crass...

Well I don't say it, But I don't yell "Long live the Queen" either when she makes an appearance at the opening of some fete or other.

Such loud displays of enthusiasm for anything are beneath my dignity

Feb 26th 2018, 12:07 am

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Is there much difference between NC and SC?

About $50k per annum...

Feb 26th 2018, 1:53 am

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About $50k per annum...

And 18¢ a gallon.

Feb 26th 2018, 3:11 am

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Re: USA USA USA!

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Yes, apparently this is true, unfortunately. Luckily, I am not one of those women.

As explained to me by an American woman - the British accent is like catnip for American women.

Feb 26th 2018, 3:17 am

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As explained to me by an American woman - the British accent is like catnip for American women.

Too bad they all think I’m Australian.

Feb 26th 2018, 4:12 am

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Too bad they all think I’m Australian.

I know what you mean. My standard reply when that happens to me and they apologize is its ok you will always know the difference going forward. Mistake a Brit for an Aussie and they will invariably smile and laugh it off. Make the mistake the other way around and mistake an Aussie for a Brit and they will go all Napolean on you and get very indignant....