I maintain that we have our own "American" language. Key to this is that we don't talk like English people. I don't ask where the "Loo" is when I want to take a shit. I order fries with my food, not "Chips". I get on an elevator to go up on buildings, not a "Lift". I might get on a subway, but never a "Tram". And I've run from the Cops, but never a "Bobby".