I'm trying to do some internet marketing. I've signed up to be an affiliate with several networks. The serious networks or companies in Euphemismland ask you to fill in tax forms before you can get any form of payments.
I know I'm dealing with something that I haven't bothered about before, but I'll seek out advice and information when I'm in deep trouble.
Unfortunately, I don't earn that much to cause any trouble, yet. Now, I'm a big fan of ol' man George Carlin, who might not be so famous or well-liked among religious minded people, but I absolutely love his jokes.
Even though his stone dead since 2008. He criticised the American usage of English language. His family is of Irish ancestry. And now, while browsing the 'Merican IRS, the term Non-resident Alien brings me back sweet funny memories listening to Carlin. Even, the word Resident Alien makes me think that Men in Black is a documentary film rather than a science fiction action spy comedy film(from wikipedia).
I assume that this is nothing to do with the bookkeeping side of your business. America being a non IFRS rules rather than principles based system.
Personally I've never had any problems with our colonial cousins but then most of my dealings were pre 9/11, Enron and WorldCom, and the world has changed a lot since then so there is understandably a tighter reign kept on things.
Generally though, do we not embrace the euphemism with at least equal gusto on this side of the pond? In fact, my assumption was that we were more prone to using such for the avoidance of harsh or rude words than our American cousins. (Or maybe thats just me).
Think that I would rather talk in euphemisms than attempt to hold a conversation with someone over here trying to be ever so politically correct in their wording.
Shaun.
p.s. non resident alien in the UK is non resident non domicile. I actually think that the American way reads better.
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Shaun
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