Comments on: 10 Ways for Brits to Integrate Into America More Quickly

By: Ari

Ari — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 02:05:00 +0000

Oh, and another thing- if you like sci-fi, look for American Whovians. We’re everywhere, and if you will coach us in British accents/slang, we will instantly love you.

By: Terri Dullnig

Terri Dullnig — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 01:53:00 +0000

Well said, Chad. I would add a caveat as an appeal to my fellow Americans who travel in Britain: be aware that the British are as passionate about their history and culture as we are about ours. If you take the time, trouble, and expense to travel to Britain, be respectful, please.
As an American who has spent time in Britain, I have been so embarrassed — no, appalled — at the rude comments I have witnessed other American travelers make to well-meaning British docents and guides. British history is not boring, and British culture is not to be measured by the U.S. as a standard. Be nice. Be kind and respectful. Be interested in our unique, stimulating differences, and appreciate our comforting similarities.
Otherwise, stay home, visit Mt. Rushmore, and glory in your ethnocentrism.

By: Sarah Spencer

Sarah Spencer — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 03:50:00 +0000

Ditto. I’m Native American. We still exist.

By: Timothy Ace Holleran

Timothy Ace Holleran — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:44:00 +0000

I am enjoying this series greatly. I’m an American who’s never been to Britain. I believe to truly understand our country, one should learn more about the three B’s: blues, barbecue and baseball.

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 20:44:00 +0000

It really depends where we are. Some places barely notice it. Some ask him to speak just because they love his accent. Some people ask him to repeat things over and over again like he’s speaking another language.

By: Susan C.

Susan C. — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 20:33:00 +0000

I am an american and I hate sports of all kind (ok I like soccer/football). And I may be biased as my husband is a Brit but it’s not that difficult to understand the difference between Wah-tah and Wad-der. I have people asking my husband to repeat things so many times that he lets me speak for him sometimes. It’s really irritating to me that people do not understand his accent. He has a non regional English accent. Cmon! Really?? And with the whole hunger games thing more and more people don’t even take the time to realize he said Peter not Peeta…arghh..

By: Matt R

Matt R — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 19:58:00 +0000

Typically the rule is don’t talk unless it’s a commercial.
And American Football is definitely rugby for wimps.

By: Geoff Kipps-Bolton

Geoff Kipps-Bolton — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:11:00 +0000

The strange thing is that if say the American ‘tomaito’, ‘budda’ or ‘wadda’ in England, you might get a funny look but they won’t misunderstand. If you say tomato, water or butter with an English pronunciation you’ll probably get blank stares.

(I’ve been here since 1998, I still have my Surrey English accent, but I use American words and pronunciation) I sometimes get ribbed about it, but I take the stance that if it’s English, and I say it, that makes it correct!

And I try not to be a pillock!

By: CaptFishy

CaptFishy — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 02:30:00 +0000

or even * dwindling *

By: CaptFishy

CaptFishy — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 02:00:00 +0000

It’s not just US broadcasts that are patronising it seems. Looks like the standard of British journalism on the BBC is twindling, or is Ms Margolis on some sort of work experience ticket ?