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Notes on Language and Food
Listen closely to your children and relish their unique expressions during the first few weeks they are here. When they first arrive, most things are "lovely" rather than "good" and if something is really great, it's "brilliant." The expression "wee" (as in "wee dog" or "wee baby") is very common. They soon pick up American slang and their accent diminishes by the time they leave, so enjoy it while you can.
The following list of terms is for your enjoyment. You will have to listen carefully as the children quickly learn the American terms and continue to use then throughout their stay.
OBJECTS KNOWN BY ANOTHER NAME
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| AMERICAN | IRISH | | AMERICAN | IRISH |
| Flashlight | Torch | | Stove | Cooker |
| Lawn | Garden | | Slacks | Tousers |
| Cigarettes | Fags | | Sweater | Jumper/Woolie |
| Trunk (Car) | Boot | | Radio | Wireless |
| Hood (Car) | Bonnet | | Supper | Tea |
| Tennis Shoes | Guddies | | Lunch | Dinner |
| Mail | Post | | Teacher | Master |
| Underpants | Knickers | | Principal | Head- master/mistress |
| Undershirts | Vests | | Freeway | Motorway |
| Lake | Lough | | Store | Shop |
| Windshield | Windscreen | | Refrigerator | Fridge
| | Truck | Lorrie | | Vacuum Cleaner | Hoover |
| Umbrella | Brollie |
FOODS KNOWN BY ANOTHER NAME
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| AMERICAN | IRISH | | AMERICAN | IRISH |
| Ground Beef | Mince | | Dinner Roll | Bops |
| French Fries | Chips | | Potato Chips | Crisps |
| Candy | Sweets | | Cookies | Biscuits |
| Doughnuts | Gravy Rings | | Pie | Tart |
| Fish Sticks | Fish Fingers | | Mashed Potatoes | Chomp |
| Jello | Jelly | | Jelly | Jam |
| Rutabagas | Turnips |
FOODS YOUR IRISH CHILD MAY NOT BE FAMILIAR WITH
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| Ice Cream Sauces | Salad Dressings | Sweet Potatoes |
| Ma1ts | Ice Cold Drinks | Sodas |
| Root Beer F1oats | Barbequed Foods | Mustard |
| Peanut Butter | Syrup | Baked Potatoes |
| Sauces on Meats | Tuna Fish | Potato Salad |
| Cucumbers | Macaroni Products | Corn on the Cob |
| Watermelon | Green Beans | Corn in the Can |
| Cantaloupe | Peaches
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