Elaine B.

I think it the only word I can't say without a Larne accent.

FlirtyKnickers

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....

Elaine B.

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

They're not alone in their confusion.

FlirtyKnickers

...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

Jay Bird

Hi Elaine.............what's a Larne accent? I feel I should know, but I'm sorry, I don't

Elaine B.

It's a town in Northern Ireland (Co. Antrim) not a place of any great significants.

FlirtyKnickers

Souvenir

I have once, and only once, used the phrase "laughed like a drain".

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

FlirtyKnickers

Canadians must think all immigrants are bloody idiots..

Jay Bird

What they forget is that they're all immigrants themselves............

Steve_P

Not all.

Jay Bird

Okay - not all, but most are from immigrant stock......

Steve_P

Same can be said for most places including the UK, depends on how far back you want to go.

Jay Bird

Exactly....which is why the comment about Canadians thinking immigrants are daft is daft.....we're all immigrants somewhere.........