Geographically, there has always been a difference in the southern way of living as opposed to the northern way of life. In no way am I picking on our northern friends because I have some family and friends who live up north and there's actually a lot to love about the north. I'm just merely stating that when it comes to language, it's a wonder we understand each other at all.
In the south we say "buggy," which is something you put your groceries in. In the north it's referred to as a "shopping cart. In the south, every type of carbonated beverage is considered a Coke when you say, "I want a Coke. In the south, catty-cornered means something in the corner diagonal such as a house or gas station. In the north, it's just on the corner. Say catty-cornered and they will probably think you're talking about your cat being cornered. In the south we say commode.
In the north, it's toilet. Unless of course you live in Tollette, Ark. Why, you may ask? I mean, taking the London Tube during rush hour would be enough to push even the friendliest person over the edge! If you have a question for our resident Brit drop us an email at askabrit greatbritishmag.
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