An American woman living in the UK has shared the British customs she finds bizarre, from washing dishes without rinsing to using 'tea' to mean dinner. Brittany, originally from Florida and now residing in Birmingham with her husband Nick, often posts cultural contrasts on TikTok to her 20,000 followers.
Brittany told What's The Jam: 'There's actually a big debate about the way British versus Americans wash up. You don't rinse the dishes after washing; it makes no sense.' She also struggled with British cuisine, saying: 'Having British food day in and day out is difficult on the stomach. Traditional dishes like eel pie and black pudding are hard to understand, and a lot of chip shop food is really greasy.'
Language differences also caused confusion. 'I remember being so confused when my husband's parents kept asking us over for tea and they actually meant dinner,' she said. She noted that her voice now goes up at the end of questions, a pattern she finds weird.
Despite the quirks, Brittany has embraced some British habits, such as pub culture and talking about the weather. She also appreciates the NHS, saying: 'It's a relief to not live with the fear of going bankrupt if I get sick.' She added that living in a walkable city with good public transport is a bonus.
Brittany moved to the UK in 2019 and now spends around £900 per month on living costs, compared to £1,200 in Florida. She hopes Brits will take her opinions in their stride and see the funny side.
