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Old 02-05-2012, 08:58 AM   #38
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Default Re: The Term "Yank"

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Originally Posted by iRiSh View Post
I'll give you an example.

Traditional Irish craft shop owner, Dublin city centre

" the shop has seen a vast decline in turnover this year, there doesn't seem to be as many tourists around, especially noticed there arnt as many yanks visiting"

Offensive?
Again not at all offensive, same as brit, aussie, kiwi, paki ect. People can add a negative connotation but by itself innocent.
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