OFFICIAL: English to ....uh ... American reference

[Ruffiano]

America:
fanny pack - a small storage pouch worn around the waist.

England:
Fanny pack - ...

[Ruffiano]

http://youtu.be/VdP0JXZpbx0

skip forward to 4:23, its not really like that in some places over there is it?

Can I just say that that is how it works!

I was at the Coppa Italia game (i'm an Inter fan), they tied the first match and had to have a rematch at the Inter stadium, we scored tickets in "curva" where all the hooligans are and were enjoying the start of the game, very soon as we weren't singing the songs we started getting people all up in our face, We told them we came all the way from the USA to see the game and suddenly everything shifted, we were suddenly "bigger fans then they were" and then the real party started! best trip ever.

[CliveH]

Washroom, bathroom, restroom = toilet
Toilet = where you actually do your business

[benntenn67]

America:
fanny pack - a small storage pouch worn around the waist.

England:
Fanny pack - ...

I think what you have in mind ... over here is called a bum bag ???

[benntenn67]

Cell Phone = Mobile

[CliveH]

Reminds me of a funny story when I was once in a crowded restaurant in the US looking for the 'loos' and a server (waitress) could see I was a bit perplexed and asked if she could help.

Server : "Can I help you Sir? You look a little lost"

Me : "er, yes please! where are the toilets in this place??"

Server : "in the restrooms Sir"

[dm80]

Can I just say that that is how it works!

I was at the Coppa Italia game (i'm an Inter fan), they tied** the first match and had to have a ***rematch at the Inter stadium, we scored tickets in "curva" where all the hooligans are and were enjoying the start of the game, very soon as we weren't singing the songs we started getting people all up in our face, We told them we came all the way from the USA to see the game and suddenly everything shifted, we were suddenly "bigger fans then they were" and then the real party started! best trip ever.

**drew

***replay

Rips my knitting that so it does

[pixsaudisex2]

pants,,,

[Dan]

My American friend once referred to a duvet as a "comforter".

I never let him live that one down.

[Ruffiano]

if you put a fag in your mouth in england no one thinks anything of it
if you put a fag in your mouth in america....

[varia]

or if you are gay in england thats different then if you gay in the usa.

[Laurel]

Lads, if you guys are in a nice cafe or place to eat, do NOT ask for a "napkin". You will get weird looks...

(note: English use of "napkin" is a nice tissue that you use at the dinner table)

Oh and another one is "rubber" = eraser. (UK-USA)

[Laurel]

Oh and flipflops are called thongs in America.

[newsh]

In Merkan: Needs painted => In English: either "Needs TO BE painted" or "Needs painting"

[Tap Towers]

Dont know how well this will cross the pond, but always has me doubled up-

http://www.milkinfirst.com/dictionary/profanisaurus.htm