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Jun 06, 2022, 10:46 AM
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Member Since: Nov 2002
Location: Mid World
Posts: 18,101
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Willowtigger, no worries hon. MSF has members from all over. We even have members that English is not their first language. I've never seen anyone get upset about a mistake in language.
Funny you mentioned baked beans. I've seen people in the US practically come to blows over the "right" way to make them, what kind of beans to use and correct seasoning.  But yes, US or Britian, they are beans in sauce in a can, or a tin in Britian.
Another difference that comes to mind is "boot." In the US it's something you wear on your foot. In Britain it's a compartment in your vehicle for storing things like your spare tire/Tyre.
For whoever asked about mushy peas. They are mashed up cooked peas. I tried them once, but did not like them. On the other hand I don't like peas, period.
What else can I think of?
How about "bangers?" We call them sausage in the States.
Or "jumper?" That's a kind of dress worn over a top in the States. In Britain it's what we call a sweater in the States.
Someone mentioned cursing. I have a friend who was born in Liverpool, then lived in Ireland and Australia before moving to the States. He can curse in four variations of English. It's a hoot!
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