Like a kind of public service

[xcziel]

 

 So I'm thinking I should start a list of common american-to-british 'translation' problems for those from across the pond who like writing Supernatural or CW RPF fic - sort of a handy checklist for people trying to write in the american idiom.  Because as an inveterate and extremely invested lurker I see a lot of things in otherwise excellent SPN/RPF fic that road-bump me completely out of the story - grammar and spelling errors aside.  (speaking of, oh god, please never to read of anyone lost in the throws of passion again!)

 Thus,

• I'm from Texas, born and raised, and it's y'all, y'all ( not ya'll)
• Americans don't  'get on'  with each other - we 'get along'  with each other.
• We don't go 'round'  to see people, either - we go 'over'  to each others' places.
• We get grades in school, not marks.
• In the hospital, not in hospital. 
• It's in college, not at college. Ditto in school, not at school ( when talking about attending, not personal location)
• (I can't resist - it's too strong...) Realize is spelled with a z, as are criticize, socialize and paralyze. Etc. etc.
• Guys in Texas drink Shiner or Rolling Rock or Corona (or Bud Light or MGD, etc.) - I've never heard of LoneStar beer (?)

I'm sure I'll think of lots more to add soon.  This is really just to get my frustrations out of my head and vent a little.  I can't say this stuff in comments, it's just comes off too petty and makes people feel nit-picked or something.  Just, if anyone reads this (hah!) and needs help americanizing ( or Texas-izing) something you're writing, just let me know 'cause I'd love to help.