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JumpCrisscross
10 months ago
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with adults I say “the US”, because calling it “America” feels incorrect to me
Sure. But if someone says America, you aren’t confused unless for performative purposes.
skissane
10 months ago
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Yes, which is exactly what I already said in the comment you were responding to: “although both are understood as referring to the country”
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Sure. But if someone says America, you aren’t confused unless for performative purposes.