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Originally Posted by ignaciolarrucea
Hi gang newbie here,
While it is true that in the United States the term indeed is pay attention, the jolly old folks over the pond at Great Britain use the term "take note".
I hope I am not adding fuel to the fire but there is a difference in what English we refer to.  |
Being a Brit living in the US I get to see both sides of these linguistic conumdrums.
Actually as I see it the two are actually different
"Pay attention" In the UK: basically a general order, like in an unruley classroom. In America: "you better listen up people"
"Take Note" In both countries it's really just advise, i.e. take note, this part is important.