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thisThis is really a question for Americans. 

When watching US TV or films, it's often my impression that, whilethat—while using all the other contractions, Americanscontractions—Americans don't seem so keen on 'don't', but and use 'do not' rather more often than we Brits. And I also don't think it'sthis difference only occurs when it is stressed. 

Any comments?

this is really a question for Americans. When watching US TV or films, it's often my impression that, while using all the other contractions, Americans don't seem so keen on 'don't', but use 'do not' rather more often than we Brits. And I don't think it's only when it is stressed. Any comments?

This is really a question for Americans. 

When watching US TV or films, it's often my impression that—while using all the other contractions—Americans don't seem so keen on 'don't' and use 'do not' rather more often than we Brits. I also don't think this difference only occurs when it is stressed. 

Any comments?

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Do Americans say 'don't'"don't" as often as the British?

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Do Americans say 'don't' as often as the British

this is really a question for Americans. When watching US TV or films, it's often my impression that, while using all the other contractions, Americans don't seem so keen on 'don't', but use 'do not' rather more often than we Brits. And I don't think it's only when it is stressed. Any comments?