You know you've been in the US too long when...
Jan 9th 2013, 6:07 pm
#1
I love my brick!
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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.
Jan 9th 2013, 7:03 pm
#2
Rootbeeraholic
Joined: Aug 2009
Location: Houston, Tx
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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.
Jan 9th 2013, 7:05 pm
#3
He/him
Joined: Dec 2006
Location: WA
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Re: You know you've been in the US too long when...
When you think that the MLS Cup matters.
Jan 9th 2013, 7:20 pm
#6
Heading for Poppyland
Joined: Jul 2007
Location: North Norfolk and northern New York State
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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/
Jan 9th 2013, 7:23 pm
#8
I have a comma problem
Joined: Feb 2009
Location: Fox Lake, IL (from Carrickfergus NI)
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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".
Jan 9th 2013, 7:28 pm
#9
I love my brick!
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Jan 9th 2013, 7:32 pm
#11
Septic Sprout
Joined: Aug 2004
Location: Shanghai
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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".
Jan 9th 2013, 7:34 pm
#13
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Jan 9th 2013, 7:34 pm
#14
Joined: Apr 2005
Location: Milwaukie, Oregon
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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.
Jan 9th 2013, 7:35 pm
#15
I have a comma problem
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