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Below are some Language Culture Differences that I have encountered within the first two days here in Belfast! I will continue to add to this list throughout my stay here in N. Ireland!
U.S.A vs. N. Ireland
1. French Fries vs. Chips
2. Pants vs. Underwear
3. Jeans vs. Trousers
4. Trash vs. Litter
5. 1st Floor vs. Ground Floor
6. 2nd Floor vs. 1st Floor
7. Math vs. Maths
8. Vacuum vs. Hoover
9. Sweater vs. Jumper
10. Professor vs. Tutor
11. Fort vs. Den
12. Cotton Candy vs. Candy Floss
13. Chips vs. Crisps
14. Loufa vs. Shower Puff
15. Excuse Me? vs. Pardon?
16. Sketchy vs. Dodge
17. Thank You vs. Cheers
18. "Knock on Wood" vs. "Tap Wood"
19. Dollar vs. Notes
20. "Z" vs. "Zed"
21. Crow vs. Magpie
22. "Whats up?" vs. "What's Craic?"
23. Dorm vs. Flat
24. Computer vs. Machine
25. Insects vs. Minibeasts
26. Son vs. Lad
27. Students vs. Pupils
28. Erasers vs. Rubbers
29. Rainboots vs. Wellies
Ladybug vs. Ladybird