Sofa VS Couch

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And if you don't have the patience, here's a brief but rather accurate answer to your question. Sofa, couch, divan, davenport, chesterfield and the smaller size loveseat are all the same piece of future. Chesterfield is the only one that I know of

I think the point is that in all English-speaking countries there is a variety of valid words, but each country has its own view of what sounds usual, what sounds out of date etc. These variations are particularly noticeable in domestic situations (cooking terms, items of furniture) and in the more traditional jobs. In this case, as a Brit, I know "sofa" and "settee" (which was originally "settle

Hmmm... I'm not sure which I use more, "couch" or "sofa". I use both a lot.

J LewisI think the point is that in all English-speaking countries there is a variety of valid words, but each country has its own view of what sounds usual, what sounds out of date etc. These variations are particularly noticeable in domestic situations (cooking terms, items of furniture) and in the more traditional jobs. In this case, as a Brit, I know "sofa" and "sette

HI, Philip:

What do you mean by "Canada Vs US, napkin"? Do you mean the two countries use napkin

differently? I heard people say "kleenex" to mean napkins, and it is very popular.

In the U.S., a napkin is something that you put in your lap at the table. In the U.K., I think (please corret me) this is a serviette?

In the U.K., as I understand it, a napkin is what goes on a baby's bottom to collect what comes out of the baby. In the U.S., this is called a diaper.

I'm not sure which one Canada uses.

Kleenex is a brand name for tissues, that flimsy p

According to Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary



napkin http://dictionary.cambridge.org/define.asp?dict=CALD&key=52901&ph=on
noun [C] (UK ALSO serviette)
a small square piece of cloth or paper used while you are eating for protecting your clothes or to cl

Yes, in the U.S. but not in the U.K.

Grammar geek. Thanks.

Suppose you are in a restaurant and done with your dinner, and you need more pieces of paper to clean your mouth and fingers, how would you say to the waiter to request it?