Use American spelling for American audiences.
Use American terms when writing on technical subjects for American audiences.
"... mathematics is singular. Math is a clipping, like 'lab' instead of laboratory, while 'maths' is a contraction, like 'attn'. "
Differences in prepositions "on/at the weekend" (usage ngram)
Differences in spelling between Canadian and U.S. Englishes: TBD
If you use a Britishism, at best, your audience will view your writing as having a slightly foreign flavor. At worst, your audience will think your command of English is poor.
Is that the effect that you are aiming for?
Found this! Map of popular last names by country.
All is not lost! Words take two-way trips across the Atlantic ocean. Some words from the UK are becoming more and more widespread in the Americas.
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