Tag Archives: accents

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 80

Posted on February 6, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

The UK according to Harry Harry, at five years old, has realised that being British in America has its perks. Adults and kids alike are interested in you, your accent, how you’re coping with it all, what school you’re at, … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 73

Posted on January 8, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

My timing is off I have been a little confused of late……. When I say “I’ll meet you at half past seven” and an American friend looks at me blankly, now I know that this is not because: a) it … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 63

Posted on November 26, 2012 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Americans and English So, some stuff has happened in my little world in America-land. Begging I was in the Zumba studio on my own warming up last week before class. A woman knocks on the door. A potential client! Not … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 62

Posted on November 16, 2012 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Tire trouble So, I’m thinking that Mike the Mechanic from the Mafia may have had it in for me after all (did I not respond appropriately to his heartwarming proposal story…?) Anyhows, I get a tire ‘blow out’ 830 at … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 59

Posted on November 13, 2012 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Some little stories about America Mike the Mechanic “Hello there,” (Best British Accent), “there is a light on my dashboard and I don’t know what it means. Can anyone help me?” Room of mechanics turns round. (There are times being … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 54

Posted on November 6, 2012 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Dunkin’ Donuts I have an issue with Dunkin’ Donuts, and it is this: the commercial that runs on the radio states that “American runs on Dunkin’”. This is, me thinks, fundamentally wrong. You cannot run/live on donuts, and for a country trying … Continue reading →