So after living in the USA for nearly 3
months, I've noticed things about the American life that are different and crack me upppp.
This list is merely for entertainment
purposes; please don’t take offence, as that is not at all what I mean. It’s
merely observations of life here.
The British life in America
1.
Americans are the most
patriotic people on the planet…. The USA flag is EVERYWHERE. I’m surprised that on
the 4th of July there wasn't fireworks shaped in stars and stripes.
2.
There is a drive through
everything. Don’t have time to walk 3 meters from your car to an ATM? There’s a
drive through for that!
3.
Cappuccino and bacon maple
flavoured crisps are a thing
4.
Instant coffee isn’t a thing… I
guess that’s good since Americans do know how to do coffee right (kudos)
5.
Lipton tea is a thing but
shouldn’t be
6.
The majority of cars here are
SUV’s or pickup trucks and I love itttt. Or old school 5 seater cars
7.
The mountains are really
beautiful (locational)
8.
The skies are really big
9.
Mexican food here is like
Indian food in the UK.
10. I’m classed as an entertainment feature whenever I speak in an
American accent. I often get asked to say something in an American accent to
Americans. Which is fine, it’s just funny.
11. I’ve found that everything here is noticeably cheaper than the UK
(viva the pound)
12. All the guys carries knives and it cracks me uppppp
13. There is a Starbucks on every corner
14. Bread could be classed as a dessert solely based on sugar content
15. Cheese here is so bright orange I could wear it underneath a UV
light and glow
16. It’s socially acceptable to wear sports clothes to any occasion.
It’s great
17. It’s borderline impossible for others to do an English accent
without speaking about 5 octaves higher
18. Dry humor is rarely appreciated
19. Strangers actually make eye contact and initiate conversation in public
places
20. Chick-fil-a is (understandably) glorified
21. Tax should really be included in the price because the dollar menu
is really deceiving
22. Apparently having an English accent gives me divine wisdom and
knowledge as I’m told I sound really smart. I’ll accept that.
23. In the majority of packaged products there’s 50% high fructose corn
syrup and 50% hydrogenated fat
24. Refills here are free and that should actually happen in the UK too
25. Fried chicken, waffles and syrup is a thing and this should also
happen in the UK too
26. It doesn’t matter that I live hours away from London, people still
refer to me as from London. Because England only has one city in it obviously.
27. People are just really nice. The majority of people. So many smiles,
I don’t know how to react.
28. Marmite…. There really is no way to explain why yeast extract on
toast is so wonderful. You really do either love it or hate it. <3
All of this being said, America is so wonderful, beautiful and I love all of y'alls accents and cultural habits and different things. It cracks me up and makes me think bigger. I've made some lush friends and family here. There is no place I'd rather be.
