ddickinson: So you give them coal and then beat them? I guess that is one way to stop them being naughty. :-)
IAmSinistar: Usually it's either-or. But really, coal and beatings are so Dickensian, just like Christmas! :)
ddickinson: We use the term French Fries to refer to small thin chips, while regular thick chips are just called chips. If I recall correctly, your chips are what we call crisps. You Americans so do love changing the name of things. Like calling Jam Jelly, and calling Jelly Jello. :-)
IAmSinistar: Yes, here's a quick translation table:
UK -> US Crisps -> Chips
Chips -> French Fries
Scones -> Biscuits
Biscuits -> Cookies
Compote -> Jam
Jam -> Jelly
Jelly -> Gelatin
Though we are making some progress. We do have Jams that are proper Jams, along with decent Marmalades. And Scones are served alongside American Biscuits, which are also descended from Hardtack.
However, the UK doesn't get off entirely scot-free either, given their use of the term
sausage. :)
ddickinson: We have a malt vinegar based sauce over here that often goes along side ketchup. They don't go together, but usually side by side to give you the choice. I tend to prefer the brown sauce, which goes great with a nice English breakfast. :-)
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(The name HP stands for House of Parliament (the Palace of Westminster), hence the image on the bottle. It was named that due to the sauce being popular in the Parliament canteen at the time it was first around.)
IAmSinistar: Brown sauce is nice on potatoes, but not easy to find here. Easier to get things like Hobnobs and Heinz Beans at the moment. We are gradually expanding our international offerings. Not to mention that we have a lovely British pie shop in my neighbourhood (even though it's run by Kiwis).