Two other countries separated by a common language

Doug Harris cats22 at FRONTIERNET.NET
Mon Oct 1 14:15:45 UTC 2007


Except, of course, when you're seeing cutsie somethings
such as cowboys / cowgirls, steers / heifers, jacks /jills,
and my personal favorite (!): talkers / gawkers.
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If I had to guess, I'd imagine Australia is more likely to
have similar useinisms (sic) than any other country where
English is the principal language. I perceive their language
(and use of it) as being more "colorful" (in a non-dirty
sense) than most others. Is that a fair or reasonable assumption?
(the other) doug

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Doesn't anyone ask for the "Men's Room" or
"Ladies' Room" for public facilities any
more?  It's what I see on the doors in the U.S.

Joel

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