Divided by a Common Language - Resistance is futile
Friday, August 21, 2009 at 6:13PM
Ittybittycrazy in Divided by a Common Language

 

"Resistance is futile - you will be assimilated."

The Borg, Star Trek

 

I don't mind taking on elements of the culture of my host country... it's natural that I would.

But we have guests from the UK staying with us this week and, because I am now reminded how Londoners speak, I realize how much my vocabulary has changed.

And so I say:

It's most noticeable when I swear:

I wonder if learning how to say "Ass" rather than "Arse" qualifies me for citizenship?

I'm not sure that would have been helpful in my Green Card interview... but you never know...

 

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