How Americans Accidentally Annoy the British (Without Even Realising It)

How Americans Accidentally Annoy the British (Without Even Realising It)

British people are famously polite when meeting Americans visiting the UK, but behind that friendly smile, a few habits can quietly drive them crazy. If you’re American, think of this as your survival guide for blending in across the pond. Because, let’s face it, nobody wants to be that tourist who makes the locals roll…

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5 British Seaside Towns Cooler Than You Think (Yes, Really)

If you think the British seaside is all about soggy chips, old arcades and pensioners relaxing in their deck chairs, think again. In the background, a quiet coastal revolution is happening and it’s shockingly stylish. All across the UK, towns that were once forgotten are making a comeback with cute coffee spots, street art, and…

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7 Things That Are Totally Normal in the UK (But Illegal in the US)

Britain and the United States share a language, a history, and a fair bit of cultural confusion. But when it comes to everyday laws, some things we take for granted in the UK would have you potentially facing jail time in the US. Here are seven everyday things that are perfectly normal here, and technically…

Dinner from a Tin: The Foods That Once Ruled British Cupboards

Dinner from a Tin: The Foods That Once Ruled British Cupboards

British cuisine from the 1970’s was a curious mix of tinned meals and microwave dinners. From breakfast to dinner, you could pretty much cover each meal with a convenient tin from the cupboard. With people more focused on their health and wellbeing in recent years, tinned food has definitely fallen out of favour. Global sales…

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8 British Values Americans Just Don’t Have 

Brits and Americans may share a language, but that’s where the parallels between the nations actually stop. From how we wait in line to how we complain, the idiosyncrasies of British life can seem completely perplexing to Americans. The differences aren’t about politics. They’re social instincts, small habits, and unspoken codes of conduct that shape…

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11 “Totally Normal” American Habits That Confuse the Rest of the World

If you’ve ever travelled abroad as an American, you’ve probably noticed a few stares or even raised eyebrows. Maybe it’s when you order coffee to go, request extra ice or greet someone just a tad too excitedly. What feels normal in the United States can seem outright baffling to everyone else. Today we’re uncovering 11…