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BeetleBlast Tuesday at 7:33 PM1 replyview on HN

> Nonetheless, actual Americans barely notice if you use British English-isms in American contexts.

Try this in rural communities with people who dropped out of college.

Saying "note" instead of "bill" will be noticed.

Same with "petrol" instead of "gas".

Probably a whole list of others.


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Izkatalast Tuesday at 7:56 PM

"Pants" (clothing) is a good one, means something different depending on location.