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When Did....Become...?

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B9exchange Thu 02-Apr-20 09:57:37

Americanisms and political correctness.
Washrooms and bathrooms for public/private toilets

How soon will we have elevators?

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Grandmafrench Thu 02-Apr-20 09:56:23

And every road haulage company seen travelling on every motorway become “ Logistics “

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Witzend Thu 02-Apr-20 09:55:10

Can I have...? to Can I get...?
(With or without a ‘please’.)

Hello!........Hey!

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Chestnut Thu 02-Apr-20 09:53:24

We've lost all the male names, fireman, postman, chairman etc. and some female ones. Actresses are now actors which I don't get at all.

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GrannySomerset Thu 02-Apr-20 09:50:14

‘Have’ become ‘of’ as in I should of asked ...... infuriating modern sloppiness!

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Chewbacca Thu 02-Apr-20 09:45:52

When did "I" become "myself"?
Problems are now "issues".
Shopping centres are now a "mall".

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shysal Thu 02-Apr-20 09:45:46

(Railway) station become train station
marshmallows become marshmEllows

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Humbertbear Thu 02-Apr-20 09:41:07

I know we all grew up talking about going to the chemist and it has always been Boots the chemist. But my DH qualified as a pharmacist, not a chemist, and has described himself as such for over 50 years.

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Missfoodlove Thu 02-Apr-20 09:02:59

Till staff;customer service operator

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CherryCezzy Thu 02-Apr-20 08:57:39

Doctors surgeries becoming medical centres.
Telephone boxes becoming obsolete grin.

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Nana3 Thu 02-Apr-20 08:53:47

People become Guys

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LaRia44 Thu 02-Apr-20 08:50:20

Or how about this response by a person who is being questioned about any situation “ Yeah, No, Absolutely “

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eazybee Thu 02-Apr-20 08:38:43

Dustbin men: waste disposal operatives
Teachers: learning facilitators
Libraries: resource centres or even 'hubs'
The Tip: household waste recycling centre

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fatgran57 Thu 02-Apr-20 08:26:47

Car Yard Owner/ Manager became "Principal Dealer"

"Air Hostess" became "Flight Attendant"

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Calendargirl Thu 02-Apr-20 07:17:12

When did;

‘Chemists’ become ‘Pharmacists’?

‘Pupils’ become ‘Students’?

‘Chiropodists’ become ‘’Podiatrists’?

‘Holiday’ became ‘Annual Leave’?

Any more?

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