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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 70

Posted on December 18, 2012 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

American language vs British language Summed up, quite aptly by David Mitchell, here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=om7O0MFkmpw&feature=youtube_gdata_player 😉 American friends and bloggers…. If you would like an insight into the British psyche and see what bothers us so in the UK, read this: … Continue reading →