There is a noticeable emphasis on being Green – and saving the environment.
All the electrical appliances that you buy are not discarded, but are returned to recycling centers.
Dead batteries are also supposed to be recycled. (I have to discover where.)
The large black trash bags are called ‘bin’ bags
Husbands and wives - and all significant others - are referred to as ‘partners’ (both in daily speech and on official forms to be completed).
Controversy is pronounced ConTROversy (with the accent on the second syllable).
Van Gogh is pronounced Van GOFF.
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