Thursday 14 July 2011

Why do some Americanisms irritate people?

This is a very interesting article on lexis, especially words we use today which once outraged people long ago!


'British people are used to the stream of Americanisms entering the language. But some are worse than others, argues Matthew Engel.
I have had a lengthy career in journalism. I hope that's because editors have found me reliable. I have worked with many talented colleagues. Sometimes I get invited to parties and meet influential people. Overall, I've had a tremendous time.
Lengthy. Reliable. Talented. Influential. Tremendous.
All of these words we use without a second thought were never part of the English language until the establishment of the United States.'
Why do some Americanisms irritate people?

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