International

One thing I have found with being on the Internet for ten years is a tendency for a US-centric web. The usage of words such as “foreign” and “international” (as in “our international visitors” or “we offer content in foreign languages”) are often used to mean “not USA”.

I do not think this is an approriate usage. After all, the USA would be foreign and international to someone in China or Argentina. I think a better term would simply use what is meant: non-USA.

By Kim Siever

I am a copywriter and copyeditor. I blog on writing and social media tips mostly, but I sometimes throw in my thoughts about running a small business. Follow me on Twitter at @hotpepper.

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