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British Expats (https://britishexpats.com/forum/)
-   Canada (https://britishexpats.com/forum/canada-56/)
-   -   Your accent... (https://britishexpats.com/forum/canada-56/your-accent-538621/)

Elaine B. May 26th 2008 5:49 am
Re: Your accent...
 
Originally Posted by FlirtyKnickers (Post 6396328)
:rofl::rofl:
I think it the only word I can't say without a Larne accent.

FlirtyKnickers May 26th 2008 5:54 am
Re: Your accent...
 
Originally Posted by Elaine B. (Post 6396354)
I think it the only word I can't say without a Larne accent.
It's so funny...when we first started to visit Canada, many moons ago, my OH had a habit of saying Cheerio...when we were leaving anyone....after a few day i pointed out to him that he'd have a better response if he just yelled cereal at them....he was mortified....:rofl:

Elaine B. May 26th 2008 5:58 am
Re: Your accent...
 
Originally Posted by FlirtyKnickers (Post 6396379)
It's so funny...when we first started to visit Canada, many moons ago, my OH had a habit of saying Cheerio...when we were leaving anyone....after a few day i pointed out to him that he'd have a better response if he just yelled cereal at them....he was mortified....:rofl:

:rofl:
When my mum and dad came to visit us they were staying in a hotel. When the maids came by and asked if they could tidy the room my dad told them to "tear away" and wondered why they looked so confused:)

bazzz May 26th 2008 5:59 am
Re: Your accent...
 
Originally Posted by Elaine B. (Post 6396398)
:rofl:
When my mum and dad came to visit us they were staying in a hotel. When the maids came by and asked if they could tidy the room my dad told them to "tear away" and wondered why they looked so confused:)
They're not alone in their confusion.

FlirtyKnickers May 26th 2008 6:01 am
Re: Your accent...
 
Originally Posted by Elaine B. (Post 6396398)
:rofl:
When my mum and dad came to visit us they were staying in a hotel. When the maids came by and asked if they could tidy the room my dad told them to "tear away" and wondered why they looked so confused:)
:rofl:...when my sister-in-law goes back to work after we've been to visit...her boss always knows she's had family over...her accent gets stronger when we'er here:rofl:

Jay Bird May 26th 2008 6:41 am
Re: Your accent...
 
Originally Posted by Elaine B. (Post 6396354)
I think it the only word I can't say without a Larne accent.
Hi Elaine.............what's a Larne accent? I feel I should know, but I'm sorry, I don't :blink:

Elaine B. May 26th 2008 6:43 am
Re: Your accent...
 
Originally Posted by oldbag (Post 6396562)
Hi Elaine.............what's a Larne accent? I feel I should know, but I'm sorry, I don't :blink:
It's a town in Northern Ireland (Co. Antrim) not a place of any great significants.

FlirtyKnickers May 26th 2008 6:45 am
Re: Your accent...
 
Originally Posted by Elaine B. (Post 6396572)
It's a town in Northern Ireland (Co. Antrim) not a place of any great significants.
:rofl::rofl:

Souvenir May 26th 2008 7:18 am
Re: Your accent...
 
Originally Posted by Elaine B. (Post 6396398)
:rofl:
When my mum and dad came to visit us they were staying in a hotel. When the maids came by and asked if they could tidy the room my dad told them to "tear away" and wondered why they looked so confused:)
I have once, and only once, used the phrase "laughed like a drain".

I won't use it again. You try explaining it.

FlirtyKnickers May 26th 2008 7:19 am
Re: Your accent...
 
Originally Posted by Souvenir (Post 6396709)
I have once, and only once, used the phrase "laughed like a drain".

I won't use it again. You try explaining it.
Canadians must think all immigrants are bloody idiots..:rofl:

Jay Bird May 26th 2008 10:01 am
Re: Your accent...
 
Originally Posted by FlirtyKnickers (Post 6396717)
Canadians must think all immigrants are bloody idiots..:rofl:
What they forget is that they're all immigrants themselves............

Steve_P May 26th 2008 10:05 am
Re: Your accent...
 
Originally Posted by oldbag (Post 6397305)
What they forget is that they're all immigrants themselves............
Not all.;)

Jay Bird May 26th 2008 10:08 am
Re: Your accent...
 
Originally Posted by Steve_P (Post 6397315)
Not all.;)
Okay - not all, but most are from immigrant stock......;)

Steve_P May 26th 2008 10:10 am
Re: Your accent...
 
Originally Posted by oldbag (Post 6397325)
Okay - not all, but most are from immigrant stock......;)
Same can be said for most places including the UK, depends on how far back you want to go.:)

Jay Bird May 26th 2008 11:34 am
Re: Your accent...
 
Originally Posted by Steve_P (Post 6397328)
Same can be said for most places including the UK, depends on how far back you want to go.:)
Exactly....which is why the comment about Canadians thinking immigrants are daft is daft.....we're all immigrants somewhere.........:D


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