That S Not English: Britishisms, Americanisms, and What Our English Says about Us

An expat s witty and insightful exploration of English and American cultural differences through the lens of language that will leave listeners gobsmackedIn "That s Not English," the seemingly superficial differences between British and American English open the door to a deeper exploration of a his [...]
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An expat s witty and insightful exploration of English and American cultural differences through the lens of language that will leave listeners gobsmackedIn "That s Not English," the seemingly superficial differences between British and American English open the door to a deeper exploration of a historic and fascinating cultural divide. In each of the thirty chapters, Erin Moore explains a different word we use that says more about us than we think. For example, Quite exposes the tension between English reserve and American enthusiasm; in Moreish she addresses our snacking habits; in Partner she examines marriage equality; in Pull the theme is dating and sex; Cheers is about drinking; and Knackered covers how we raise our kids. The result is a cultural history in miniature and an expatriate s survival guide.American by birth, Moore is a former book editor who specialized in spotting British books including "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" for the US market. She s spent the last seven years living in England with her Anglo-American husband and a small daughter with an English accent. "That s Not English" is the perfect companion for modern anglophiles and the ten million British and American travelers who visit one another s countries each year."