10-10-2017, 07:13 AM | #166 |
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10-10-2017, 07:32 AM | #167 |
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10-10-2017, 11:34 AM | #168 |
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I want to clarify something. Paul referred to Kleenex as any paper tissue in the US. This is inaccurate. Kleenex is a brand name of the tissue used to blow your nose. People use the term for tissues in a box.
Tissue on a roll is generally used on your bum. Common brands are Charmin, Scott and Cottonelle. Then we also have colored tissue paper used in crafting and wrapping presents. Tissue on a roll is usually referred to as toilet paper. |
10-10-2017, 11:40 AM | #169 |
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I think you're being a little picky. Paul's claim was accurate. "Give me a tissue" and "give me a Kleenex" are synonymous in much of the US. That there's also other types of "tissue paper" isn't all that relevant. Case in point: I don't believe I've ever heard anyone (IRL) use the the term "tissue on a roll" in place of toilet paper.
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I buy Puff’s brand tissues, and still call them Kleenex when I refer to them. Everyone I know says “Kleenex.” |
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Now I can't think of the last time someone asked me for a Kleenex. We just gave the sniffley person the box of whatever was on sale when we bought it. |
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