We all know the UK and US speak the same but different language. We still have a handful of words and phrases we say in the British way - knickers, nice - as in try this cheese it is quite nice, and buggy.
As we reintegrate we have noticed little differences. Here is an example per speaking child:
As we reintegrate we have noticed little differences. Here is an example per speaking child:
Mary Kate: A test question: Is Mt Rushmore a natural or man made object? She said natural because it is a mountain.
Caroline: A getting to know you question: What is your favorite holiday? She said a seaside holiday.
George: he fell at the zoo and an employee offered him a band-aid. He really started crying saying he needed a plaster not a band-aid.
These are quickly fading. Brent and I feel a little sad but it was bound to happen.
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