What I learned in England
NormanB said:
Go on then Dan - how do you know that?
I got a 4 year lesson in British english and colloquiallisms when I worked there in the late 90s.
For example when I talked about having a fanny pack I learned that in England they're called bum bags. I'll leave it to Norman to explain what a fanny is.
Suspenders don't hold up one's trousers. Over to you Norm.
When someone asks how you are, don't answer ... I'm just ducky. Took me almost a year before someone explained that one to me.
I could go on but sufice it to say that we're 2 countries separated by a common language. Loved every minute of it.
Regards,
Dan