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Differences across the pond

            Canadian                                              British

Purse                                              Handbag/shoulder bag/bag

Wallet                                             Purse (confusion starts!)

Chips                                              Crisps

Fries                                               Chips

Truck                                              Lorry

Guy                                                Bloke

Busy (phone)                                   Engaged

Running shoes                                  Trainers

Sandwich                                         Butty/sarnie

T.V./Television                                  Telly

Trunk (car)                                       Boot

Hood (car)                                        Bonnet

Garbage/Trash                                   Rubbish

Bandaid                                            Plaster

Tire (car)                                          Tyre

Washroom                                         Toilet

Cookie                                              Biscuit

Biscuit                                              Scone

Pillow on couch/sofa                           Cushion on settee

Hi                                                    Hiya

Payraise                                           Payrise

Dog Leash                                        Dog lead

Zucchini                                           Courgette

Eggplant                                           Aubergine

Pickle                                               Gherkin

 

 

 

 

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Last updated 23 May 2007...............photos added