No "Pants" in Ireland

I was told that, for many, " pants" means "underwear"

Then, I remembered some of the statements that I made while providing therapy.

...and-I remembered the odd looks directed my way...

1. "These pants are too long, I need to get them hemmed."

2. "I don't like belt loops on my pants."

3. "My son needs his uniform pants for school."

4. & My favorite.... " I've done therapy on the floor all day...these pants are filthy....I cleaned the floor with them."