NLS wrote:
What we really need is a British/American English police.
That would add some colour to the usual run of yobs. On the other hand, it might throw a spanner in the works.
I can see it now.
Brit: "Elevator? What are you waffling on about? That's a right cock-up. The word is 'lift,' you bloody blinkered Septic."
Yank: "Yeah? Well, I din't getta worda that, but I'll whup your ass!"
Brit: "If you don't belt up, you're asking for a right bunch of fives! Now shut your mush, stop fannying about, and change that word to 'lift.'"
Aussie: "Oy! Rack off, ya Pommie bastahd! Wot ahh ya, a pooftah?"
Yank: "Who the hell're you? I'm fixinta whup your ass real good!"
Brit: "Oh, sod off, you great git! Go on! On your bike!"