Tag: British
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Cookies, Coffee, You and Me
When an American might ask for the check at a restaurant, a Brit would ask for the bill. And while Americans fill their cars with gas, the British fill theirs with petrol. Bob, an American, and Liz, a Brit met for the first time in a London café: Bob: “Hey there! Could I get some…
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The Evolution of Modern English: Building the Cultural Empire of Britishism
The expansion of the British Empire and its colonization efforts from the early modern English period played a pivotal role in the global dissemination of the English language. The establishment of English as a lingua franca in colonies across the world facilitated not only communication but also served as a tool for administrative control and…