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> Nonetheless, actual Americans barely notice if you use British English-isms in American contexts.

Try this in rural communities with people who dropped out of college.

Saying "note" instead of "bill" will be noticed.

Same with "petrol" instead of "gas".

Probably a whole list of others.



"Pants" (clothing) is a good one, means something different depending on location.


It's all pants to me.

– not understood outside the UK even across the Commonwealth.




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