US vs UK culture

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

I know that people in London particularly like tea and since I am basically from Calcutta where everyone loves tea, I think that would be a good place to start. I hardly find Americans having tea at Cafes.

The Yanks threw all the tea into Boston harbour.....

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

I think one of the reasons America suffers from a lack of 'culture' is a great deal of people are very transient.
If I work with 50 people, there are very, very few who are Floridians, never mind from Tampa.
From November to April all the snowbirds come down from New England / New York and then depart back home.

 

[Uncle Wally One Ball]

I think one of the reasons America suffers from a lack of 'culture' is a great deal of people are very transient.
If I work with 50 people, there are very, very few who are Floridians, never mind from Tampa.
From November to April all the snowbirds come down from New England / New York and then depart back home.

And good on them for that. Sun chasing for the Vit D deprived is important to wellbeing, just ask the Welsh

 

[Adidas Sharston]

I find people spit more in the states. I'm not including tobacco chewers.

 

[ChicagoBlue]

this is one of the main differences, which means the streets of our cities are safer in the UK. 30,000 gun deaths per year in US, 50 - 100 per yea in UK (uk population about 20% of US population).
Other main difference is free healthcare UK for everyone.

other than that its pretty similar as far as I can see. My perspective is based on being english with an american wife.

Hahaha!

Safer streets and “free” healthcare?

1) Almost every American street is safer than almost any downtown UK High street at closing time, otherwise they’re both just fine.
2) Nothing is free. But you certainly get what you pay for in the U.K., which is not much at all!

 

[billymumphrey]

UK has culture. US doesn’t.

That's a bit rich coming from a guy who's handle is a reference to one of the longest running, critically acclaimed and influential American TV shows of all time...

 

[ChicagoBlue]

There's a big difference in levels of happiness I find, as an outsider to both countries.

The last time I visited the UK i collected my suitcase at the airport and made my way to Avis rental car desk, with whom I had booked a hire car, there were 3 people sat behind the desk staring at computer screens, not one of them looked up when I stood there, I had to say 'excuse me'.........one of them managed to lift her head to speak to me, they looked like the 3 most miserable people in the world, whereas when I arrived in the States and did the same thing I was greeted with a smiley 'Good morning' and some friendly chatter about my flight and other things. Makes a big difference after a 20 hour flight.
The yanks are a positive bunch !

One big difference I dont think anyone has mentioned is the tipping culture, like the UK, we dont tip in Oz generally, in the US if you dont tip at least 15% for fucking everything, your a twat, its an annoying part of the American culture.

Considering the prices in the UK and Oz, we can afford it here! Even with 15%, th8ngs are still squally about 25% cheaper! I was just out enjoying a 16oz sirloin steak, cooked and seasoned to perfection, baked potato and broccoli, side salad and a 22oz COLD beer...$25 (£18). With generous tip, $30 (£22). Haven’t find that in and around Manchester recently.

 

[nellyonthewing]

I live half the year on a Florida over 55 community. The 'older' Americans are exceedingly friendly, neighbourly and generous...Few of them understand geography,history or politics The younger ones are plain noisy ,But I am a miserable old git

 

[Adidas Sharston]

I live half the year on a Florida over 55 community. The 'older' Americans are exceedingly friendly, neighbourly and generous...Few of them understand geography,history or politics The younger ones are plain noisy ,But I am a miserable old git

I bet you play golf alot ;)

 

[FogBlueInSanFran]

That's a bit rich coming from a guy who's handle is a reference to one of the longest running, critically acclaimed and influential American TV shows of all time...

Ouch. Now been reduced to an "organ bank".