An American man who moved to the UK has gone viral after listing five things he believes Brits do better than Americans. Zach Lincoln, who shared his observations on Instagram, apologised to his fellow Americans but insisted his comments were not about bashing the US.
Lincoln praised the British use of profanity, noting that Brits can “slip in profanity so casually” and use words that might not be considered swear words in the UK but are in America. He also highlighted the UK’s tea-drinking culture, calling it a social custom ingrained in daily life.
The American was impressed by the passion for football in the UK, saying that while Americans like football, Brits “love their football” and take it very seriously, especially during local derbies. He also commended the UK’s work-life balance, noting that Brits work around 38.5 hours a week and leave work phones behind when they clock out.
Lincoln said Brits are “not nearly as burnt out” as Americans and described the level of genuine happiness he has seen in the UK as “unlike anywhere else”. He also praised the UK for granting equality “at a glance” and encouraged other Americans of colour to experience the country.
However, some Brits disagreed with his assessment of work-life balance. One woman commented that many people still feel burnt out due to the cost of living crisis, with high housing and energy bills leaving them struggling to make ends meet despite working fewer hours than Americans.
