Speaking American: How Y'all, Youse, and You Guys Talk, A Visual Guide by Josh Katz, 203 pages.A collection of essays about regionalisms throughout the US. Katz discusses where we use sneakers, or gym shoes; garage sale, or yard sale; or, as in the title, where we say y'all or youse.
He shows the regional choices on maps with darker colors indicating heavier usage.
Interesting.
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