Lucas wrote:Also just to let you guys in on a bit of Aussie grammar, you’ll probably see I have the addition of a “U” in a fair few words I write. This rule applies to us in Australia and a few other countries. I’ll show you.
Color = = = Colour
Armor = = = Armour
Favorite = = = Favourite
Mom = = = Mum
Same word and means the exact same thing. Only difference is the Aussie way of spelling requires a U.
I think the USA is the odd one out when it comes to English vocabulary. Canada and the UK spell them the way you described, too. I've gotten used to it from being on different message boards, and quite honestly, I like it.
It makes me feel connected to more of the world. (As an aside, I spelled attorney as "attourney" once on a report I wrote for my job, which someone immediately criticized. I snottily told them that's how they spell attorney everywhere else BUT the US. They weren't impressed.
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There are differences with s/z and c/s, too. Like realize/realise and defense/defence.
Anyway, looking forward to catching up with your story. Can't wait to learn more about the other characters!