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Originally Posted by Melissa
I'm from England and all I ever remember hearing is America and Americans, for the most part. The only time I heard any one refer to the US as "The States" was other Americans. But that's just my experience. I'm not as well travelled as you  Although I do remember the French calling Americans....well, never mind. That's probably not repeatable. Melissa |
In London I usually hear US, but they seem to abreviate a lot!
UK, US, EU and so forth....
And yes, I have only heard people from the US or Canada call the US "the States" and it is only from people who have lived outside the US.