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Mapping how Americans Talk
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ordy
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A porch is a porch. A stoop are the steps leading to your front door...usually made of concrete.
Like the ringo kid said, a soft drink is a soda and 'pop' is my dad.
It's a wonder to me that the lingo we use can vary within the same state. What's said in Philly can be very different in Pittsburg.
Like the ringo kid said, a soft drink is a soda and 'pop' is my dad.
It's a wonder to me that the lingo we use can vary within the same state. What's said in Philly can be very different in Pittsburg.
OP
My mom was Van Buren born and raised, and Dad native Warshintonian. I guess I picked some different colloquialisms up as a kid. Oh, and I can legally use "y'all".......
labworm
US Veteran
When working I conversed with other employees in Houston TX frequently.
Many times I would have to spell words for them to understand me, but it did work both ways, they had to do the same.
Eat your Harts out gang.
Many times I would have to spell words for them to understand me, but it did work both ways, they had to do the same.
Eat your Harts out gang.
NeoBuckeye
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In north east Ohio, it is called a "pop".
On term that stuck with me is from the family in Birmingham, AL, is when you like something, they would say "taking a shine to it".
So if you like a car,( or a person), it would be " I am taking a shine to that 57 chevy".
I think there was an older country song with this in part of the song too.
On term that stuck with me is from the family in Birmingham, AL, is when you like something, they would say "taking a shine to it".
So if you like a car,( or a person), it would be " I am taking a shine to that 57 chevy".
I think there was an older country song with this in part of the song too.
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Faulkner
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Closer to home, look at how owners of different gun makes communicate. On Gl*@k Talk at least once on every page someone starts a thread with "LEARN ME BOUT......." That is a term that is noticeably absent with S&W owners.
That's less of a gun brand thing and more of a age thing. If you frequent the S&W 15-22 Forum you'll sometimes see the same thing.
1morethan8
US Veteran, Absent Comrade
Well.. most all of your "soda".. or "pop" was first made in the South.. so, if we want to call'em "coke".. who's to say we're wrong!?
Rastoff
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I love language, dialects and accents. It's really interesting to me to see the differences.
I lived in Louisiana for two years while stationed at England AFB in Alexandria. One day a friend and I were fishing on Toledo Bend on the border of LA and TX. This boat comes drifting by with a true Cajun in the front. I'll bet he would swear he was speaking English, but neither my friend nor I understood a word he said.
I lived in Louisiana for two years while stationed at England AFB in Alexandria. One day a friend and I were fishing on Toledo Bend on the border of LA and TX. This boat comes drifting by with a true Cajun in the front. I'll bet he would swear he was speaking English, but neither my friend nor I understood a word he said.
It denotes intelligence on our part.Closer to home, look at how owners of different gun makes communicate. On Gl*@k Talk at least once on every page someone starts a thread with "LEARN ME BOUT......." That is a term that is noticeably absent with S&W owners.
Alpo
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I grew up in Missouri (pronounced Muh-ZUH-rah) and learned to eat with a FARK, and to warsh my hands first. We all drank soda.My mom was Van Buren born and raised, and Dad native Warshintonian. I guess I picked some different colloquialisms up as a kid. Oh, and I can legally use "y'all".......
Then I moved west - first to Wyoming, then to Idaho, to Alaska for a short time, and finally settled in Washington. Over the years my accent went away.
The vast majority here say "Pop" and "subs", This part of the country has little or no regional accent IMO. With the exception of recent arrivals, people here all speak/sound like the talking heads (newscasters) on the major networks. Even Californians have more accent than Washingtonians.
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Ivan the Butcher
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The Bible says, "out of the mouth, the heart speaks". It's not what or how you say things when it is cool and calm, it's what comes out when you are surprised or under stress. I was born and raised in Central Ohio (The accent chosen by Hollywood) but Grandma and Mom spent a lot of time in or from the Big Easy. When I was a teen, Mom would get startled and respond in Creole. Ivan
Closer to home, look at how owners of different gun makes communicate. On Gl*@k Talk at least once on every page someone starts a thread with "LEARN ME BOUT......." That is a term that is noticeably absent with S&W owners.
I've noticed here lately on this Forum people referring to Gen 3 Smith & Wesson's, rather than 3rd Gens. Its a small thing but it makes me wonder if they're primarily glock people.
Texas Star
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No, that's British, named for the Earl of Sandwich, who was fond of them.
BJoe
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You may be right there. I own wheel guns, lever guns, and a few pump guns. I don't think that 'bottom feeder' thing is going to catch on.
They did ask them about "subs" "hoagies" etc. It was in there.
I live in Missouri (pronounced Mizz ou ree) . Actually St. Louis.
The city is different than out-state. My relatives from SE MO and from Delaware say our accent is flat. They're right. Drive 100 miles south and there is a big difference.
The city is different than out-state. My relatives from SE MO and from Delaware say our accent is flat. They're right. Drive 100 miles south and there is a big difference.
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How true! I grew up in Saint Louie, but my dad's family owned a farm (where he grew up) almost exactly 100 miles (as the crow flies) south of the city. Ever heard of Ellington, Mo?
1morethan8
US Veteran, Absent Comrade
I ain't sure whether you're agreein' with me or arguin' with me.
Ha! I'm on your side...
just kid'n with the yanks!
