There are soooo many differences between America and the U.K. but a lot of them are so small that it is just enough to throw you off and make you realize you're not in America anymore. I've compiled a list of some of the funniest ones I've encountered that have thrown me for a loop! Let me know if there are any you've encountered while abroad.
- the game Clue is called Cluedo
- Zucchini is Courgette, Eggplant is Aubergine, and Arugula is Rocket
- Pants are Trousers (and Underwear is Pants so if you are speaking to someone who isn't familiar with these Americanisms it could get awkward)
- Driving/ walking on the other side of the street (still throws me off after 6 months here)
- The accent! Probably the best and most well known difference
- Everything is smaller in grocery stores, don't expect your shopping to last more than a week
- Many faucets aren't mixed, they have a separate one for hot and cold water
- Rainboots are Wellies and they don't wear them nearly as often as we pull them out, much more for muddy walks or torrential rain
- A lot of brand named things in grocery stores look just slightly different
- They have American sections in some grocery stores where you can buy gatorade and poptarts!
- ALL of the Dorito flavors are different (this one personally offends me)
- The starburst flavors are also all different (another devastating blow)
- Dogs are allowed in so many places! (this is a close tie with the accent for best difference)
- Many spellings are different which my laptop loves to remind me of since I changed the language to English U.K.
- Knowing that America has 50 states is not nearly as common as you'd think
- Patriotism is also not nearly as common in Europe (to the extent that we have it)
and the list could go on...
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| A lot of patriotism (especially on the 4th of July of course!) |
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| The incredible cake that was made for me before going away |
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