US speaker Mike Johnson says UK and US can work through differences in speech to MPs – video

🤔 I mean, it's about time they acknowledged that being "woke" isn't going anywhere anytime soon 🙄. But seriously, have you seen the state of American English lately? Like, some words are straight out of a sci-fi movie 😂. The fact that they're even having this conversation is a good start, but I'm curious to see how it plays out in real life.

I guess it's all about finding common ground, right? 🤝 Even if you don't agree on the best way to say "intersectional" or whatever 🙃. The thing is, language can be super divisive, especially when it comes to issues like identity and social justice. So, I hope they're not just waving a magic wand and expecting everyone to suddenly start using the same vocabulary 🔮.

But hey, at least it's a start, right? Maybe we'll finally have a transatlantic chat about language that doesn't involve shouting "YOU'RE JUST NOT LISTENING!" 🗣️.
 
I gotta say, I think Mike Johnson is trying to tackle a pretty big issue here 😊. I mean, we all know that words can get lost in translation (no pun intended). It's not like the US and UK are going to suddenly switch to using "woke" to describe everything 🤷‍♂️. But seriously, have you seen how quickly certain terms can become super charged? Like, one day it's cool, next day it's toxic 💥. Johnson's trying to say that if we just chill out and talk it out (literally), we might be able to find common ground 🤝. It's not gonna be easy, but I think it's a solid attempt at bridging the gap 👍.
 
🤔 I think it's a good move by Mike Johnson, I mean who doesn't love finding ways to avoid drama and get stuff done? It's all about focus on policy matters instead of getting hung up on words, right? 🤷‍♂️ Like, the US and UK have been friends for ages, so if they can find common ground on, say, climate change or trade deals, that's already a win in my books. And hey, using "woke" as an example is fair play - it's definitely got everyone's undies in a twist over there! 😂 But seriously, it's all about approaching these conversations with an open mind and being willing to listen to each other's perspectives. That's how you build bridges, not just ignore the differences. 👍
 
I think it's pretty cool that they're trying to figure out ways to communicate with each other, like, you know, on the same page 😊. I mean, we had this thing called YouTube back in 2005 and it was all about sharing videos and stuff, now look at it - it's a huge part of how people consume info these days 📹. Anyway, back to this language thingy... I'm not sure if using "woke" is such a big deal, but I guess some people think it's super important 😐. I just hope they can find common ground on, like, climate change and stuff, 'cause that's really where the US and UK should be focusing 🌎
 
I think it's kinda cool that they're trying to find ways to work around their word choice differences. Like, can you imagine having a convo with someone who uses words that don't match yours? It can be super confusing! 🤔 But at the same time, language is just one tiny part of how we communicate. I mean, we're not just talking about the big stuff like policy and all that. We're also talking about how we feel about those policies. And if you're coming from a different place, even with the same words, it's still gonna be tough to find common ground. 🤝 Still, I guess it's worth a shot! Maybe if they can just...get past the small stuff, they'll be able to make some real progress on the important issues? 💡
 
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