Things That an American Notices in England | Unique & Different Aspects of British Daily Life

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Published 2018-02-02
We visited the UK in December 2017, so I wanted to share some observations as an American visiting England. This was my second time in the UK, and I spent less time on this trip at tourist locations and more time with Fiona’s family just outside of London. This recent visit felt a lot more authentic than my first trip to the UK in 2012, and I felt like I was able to get a much better sense of the culture in England.
We hope you find these highlights and tips both fun and potentially helpful when visiting the UK!
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All Comments (21)
  • @markdenyer8072
    Uk power plugs are by a long way, the safest and smartest design in the world.
  • @JamiePiller
    I must say that this was a very respectful video. Many of this type just slate and mock the UK. Thanks for being a good guy about it.
  • @apollo8389
    Military time in England is called 24 hour clock edit: i should probably say britain uses the 24 hour clock, but this was 11 months ago so i can’t remember what the video is about
  • @masnwrdl0511
    Finally, an American who knows that we don't speak like the queen and live in London :)
  • @_ST4_
    I was shocked when I visited the United States to see a colossal ball of fire in the sky, something us Brits are completely unaccustomed to. Apparently you guys call it ‘the sun’.
  • As an Englishman, I LOST it when you were like "We went to Barcelona, Lisbourne...and Bath." And I'm like "One of these things is not like the others~" xD
  • @MrHighgate123
    Most Americans seem to head for London if u want to see real England head for the lake district,explore the countryside and the small villages with lovely country pubs,head to York and the peak district then Scotland and Wales you wont regret it.
  • @sbradley666
    lol didnt even know a 24 hour clock was called military time
  • @xtaneshax
    Finally an American who recognises our tiny island has so many accents & dialects, and that we don't all talk middle class London.
  • Thank you! As a Brit it is so refreshing to have a non-patronising, non-stereotypical differences video, that wasn't all about tea, or the Queen. Thank you again Sir.
  • @YARROWS9
    I'm Scottish and think my country is beautiful, but I holiday in England when I can. The people are so warm and friendly. I love the lake district and Derbyshire.👍🏻👍🏻
  • @gilladamson3722
    I like this video as it’s quick and to the point without a lot of faffing around each point. Thanks.
  • @George-li1yv
    Thanks for pointing out the accents, most people don't usually credit it.
  • @adethrush4350
    By far the best "American in England " post ever , too many of the others just criticise my country but this one didnt , it just as the title suggests focused on differences not the normal "what i like" or "didnt like" ! Great respectful post .
  • When your a brit seeing A US flag to represent the english language Angrey Tea Noises
  • @PirateDogAMV
    If you look left and right, either way you will see a car coming despite what side of the road.
  • @charward389
    As a British girl I’m so happy you acknowledge that their is a lot more places in the United Kingdom than just London.
  • “Military time” isn’t communicated verbally a lot in the U.K. but we do use it on phones etc mainly to avoid the mix up of 6am or 6pm, but I wouldn’t say to the wife let’s meet at 18:00 verbally
  • @cathyd3832
    I’m British and everything here was true. And I’m the same I find it difficult to understand Americans. One thing I noticed when I went to America is that the parking spaces were 10 x bigger than the ones in the uk
  • @58jennypenny
    I love your video, I am English, and love hearing what people from other countries think, the 'plug' amused me, never thought about that before...