British English & American English

I thought this post would be fitting since my parents are visiting tomorrow and might like a little American English vs. British English basics. Correct, I live in England, they speak the same language I was born and raised speaking. English. Well kind of. 

It is always funny at work when someone says something and I think, hmmmm? What are they are talking about it? There are the smallest words that are different in the States vs. England. I love when someone will say, "Oh the American way to say it." and I think, no, the normal way to say it. So I have started to call it the British English way and the American English way. We may both speak the same written language, but there are many words that are quite different. I put together a little list of differences of my favorites! 

The English Way           The American Way 

Braces                             Suspenders

Pop Socks                        Knee Highs 

Lift                                 Elevator

 Cheers!                           Thank You / Hi

Trainers                        Sneakers

Aubergine                  Eggplant

Courgettes                Zucchini

Rubbish                      Trash

              Queue                            Waiting in the Line

Bill                             Check

Biscuit                       Cookie/Cracker

Flat                                Apartment

Chips                         French Fries

Crisps                        Potato Chips

                            Corn Flour                  Corn Starch {not suitable to make tortillas}

Diary                        Day Planner / Calendar

First Floor                   2nd Floor

Jumper                        Sweater

Football                     Soccer

Hen Party                 Bachelorette Party

Stag Party                 Bachelor Party

Holiday                        Vacation

Ice Lolly                      Popsicle

Mobile                          Cell Phone

        Pram                          Baby Carriage/Stroller

Takaway                    To Go

Wardrobe                   Closet

Fancy                         I like It!

Knackered                   Tired

I feel like when the pilgrims moved to America they rebelled and said "NO MORE AUBERGINE! We will call it eggplant!" haha. Us Americans think what we say is correct and the Brits think what they say is correct, and it is, each to their own {like my gramie says!}. I have adapted a few words in the British Way, but hey, I will always love my sneaks, a good cookie and may never comfortable saying Cheers! to someone instead of Thank You when they open the door:) 

Any fun differences you have seen, please share in the comments below! 

xoxo~ Becca