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Why do we pronounce one with aw?
Stressed vowels often become diphthongs over time (Latin bona → Italian buona and Spanish buena), and this happened in the late Middle Ages to the words one and once, first recorded ca 1400: the vowel underwent some changes, from ōn → ōōōn → wōn → wōōn → wŏŏn → wŭn.
What word has the same meaning as exact or particular?
Frequently Asked Questions About exact Some common synonyms of exact are accurate, correct, nice, precise, and right.
What do you call someone who is very particular?
choosy. (or choosey), picky, selective.
Why are Americans so impatient?
Americans are so impatient! Americans believe that if things take a long time to do, they won’t be able to do enough of them. Many Americans believe that more and faster is better. They do not like to stand in line and wait, and they originated fast food.
Do Americans believe that more and faster is better?
Many Americans believe that more and faster is better. They do not like to stand in line and wait, and they originated fast food. Americans believe that getting things done (and doing them quickly) may be more important than other things.
Why are Americans in such a hurry to get things done?
Americans often seem this way because of their tendency to use achievements and accomplishments to measure your worth. They’re in a hurry to get things done because it’s only then that they feel they have proven their worth to other people. The more Americans accomplish, the more they feel they are respected.
What are the characteristics of American culture?
Americans value assertiveness and being open and direct about one’s thoughts and feelings. Not all cultures have this same value. In some cultures, the normal way to disagree or to say no is to say nothing or be very indirect. Americans think things can always be better, and that progress is inevitable.