Why do Brits and Americans have a special term instead of just using Immigrant?

  • Ogmios@sh.itjust.works
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    8 days ago

    Usually. But if the premise is particularly stupid I might choose to prompt the speaker to actually think about what they’ve said for a moment.

    Or you could just read any of the numerous other comments here which offer other explanations.

    • lime!@feddit.nuEnglish
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      8 days ago

      i did think about it and it matches my experience. i will read the rest of the thread.

      Edit: i have now read the rest of the thread. nobody seems to agree and i see no sources.