One of the smallest but most indicative differences between American and British English is the varying use of prepositions. Just now, riding the overground rail, the recorded announcement said:
"Please check to see if you've left any items in the train or on the station..."
To an American ear, "on the station" sounds like on top of the roof of the station. "On the platform," maybe...
Will keep listening for these...
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You guys are great. Thanks for starting the blog! Things are going well in NYC and at All Stars, Castillo and YO! Gearing up for the ambitious 2009-10 theatre season.
ReplyDeleteHooray for your blog! Also, when did it become grammatically acceptable in the U.S. to say waiting "on line" rather than the correct form, waiting in line? I remember visiting the Post Office and seeing a sign that read "Don't wait on line, check online." At least here they still say waiting in the queue.
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