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  • Jonathanjmcrookston@mastodon.social
    Aug 20, 2026, 11:49 PM

    A lot of people think that United States English is the same as English from England or Canadian English, but they are actually very different in important ways.

    For example, in America they call it a garbage can, as we do in Canada. However, in the United Kingdom they call it a dustbin.

    In America they refer to a knitted cap, but we in Canada call it a toque, and England says "what?"

    Finally, while America refers to The President, we in Canada and the United Kingdom use the term "pedophile".

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  • James Just Jamespurpleidea@mastodon.social
    Sep 5, 2026, 8:13 PM

    @jmcrookston @bsdphk If you want to play the terminology game use the term "United States" or "United Statesian" not America or American unless you're referring to the thing that's actually America. Sincerely, Canada, Mexico and people who understand geography. Don't let the U.S. co-opt more names.

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  • Jonathanjmcrookston@mastodon.social
    Sep 6, 2026, 1:05 AM

    @purpleidea

    Yes, I usually do, but I hit character limit so I had to make some sacrifices there. I could use the abbreviation but I'm not inclined to edit the thing now.

    (Edit: I am Canadian.)

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