[NorthstarMom]

My Grandfathers parents came from Norway, but he never learned Norwegian. English only, except for saying “ja” instead of yes. My mom says it, too. Even I do occasionally.

It’s just the way it was done-you assimilated.

[x1stcav]

Yeah, you became an American. What magic.

Missing now.

[GoneSalt]

My Grandfathers parents came from Norway, but he never learned Norwegian. English only, except for saying “ja” instead of yes. My mom says it, too. Even I do occasionally.

Adopted by an Austrian lady who grew up in a warzone; in her 80's she still gives me the occasional order and automatically the heels click: "Jawohl!!"