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Originally Posted by kazbates
There is NO purity to the English language, particularly as it can vary greatly from one English speaking country to another. A truck is a lorry. Try using the word lorry here in the US and people will think you are talking about a girl (Laurie).
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The differences can be distressing. I feel odd evey time I go to use the ladies room at an Australian themed Outback Restaurant and the door is labeled "Sheilas".
Sheila C.
