More English

Lets clarify yet more confusion caused by the great English language! This can also happen to non-Indians.

Indian English. UK English. Notes.

• Cellotape. Sellotape (brand). Adhesive tape derived from cellulose.
  
• Duct tape. Duck tape (brand). Apparently duck came first due to its waterproof nature, and then came duct as it was beginning to be used in ducts around the house.
• Vacuum cleaner. Hoover (brand).
• Pen. Biro (brand).
• Brinjal. Aubergine. Or eggplant in North America.
• Lady's finger. Okra.
• Rubber band. Elastic band.
• Scale. Ruler.
• Rubber. Eraser.
• Copy. Notebook.
• Purse. Wallet. Yes, I'm talking about males here.
• Gum. Glue.
• Orange. Satsuma / Clementine.
• Private school. Public School. Meaning a school independent of the government.