Comments on: So You Want to Marry an American…

By: Guest

Guest — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 03:10:00 +0000

By: Jacqueline O Moleski

Jacqueline O Moleski — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:42:00 +0000

British-style tea is commonly available at any coffee shop. You can also buy high-quality teas, including imports, at most supermarkets (esp. Meijer) and if that fails try a small local place that specialises in selling “speciality” teas and coffee. Or try World Market (but they are expensive). Maybe it’s living in Michigan, which is cold and very close to Ontario, Canada, but drinking tea is just as common as drinking coffee here. Actually, I drink both – coffee in the morning, tea in the afternoon. I normally don’t make my tea with a teapot (tho’ I own several) simply because it’s a waste to make 6-12 cups of tea when I only want one 16 oz mug of tea (yes, I put my tea in a coffee mug), but tho’ I do use tea bags or occasionally loose tea, everyone knows the correct way to do that is to BOIL the water in a tea kettle, then pour it over the teabag in the mug, then after a minute or two, remove the tea bag. I will say though, tea-the-meal is something I don’t see here and I’d like to. The one time I went to a high tea while on vacation, I loved it!

By: Amber

Amber — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 03:46:00 +0000

I’m dating a guy from Scotland right now; 1 year this November 5th! lol it should be an easy day to remember: Guy Fawkes Day right? I’ve always been an avid tea drinker myself, though I AM particular: Hot herbal tea, unsweetened COLD black tea… He and I have slightly different tastes when it comes to tea but not coffee!! Creamed and sugared up till it’s more of a latte!

We tend to have some trouble when it comes to politics and religion, but no serious disagreements arise…

As for air conditioning… I prefer it on the cool side, and so does he.. Coming from the country, I’m well used to open windows… it’s really quite lovely.. if you’re still in the country…

By: Randy

Randy — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:13:00 +0000

Thanksgiving is the 4 th Thursday in November- not the 3rd.

By: The_Lightbringr

The_Lightbringr — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:03:00 +0000

Why bother with an immigration lawyer? Just come across the Mexican border and it will be no questions asked

By: Peter P Marks

Peter P Marks — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:32:00 +0000

The tea thing is funny; I gave up and drink coffee. Funny thing is my American wife will only drink PG tips!

By: expatmum

expatmum — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:07:00 +0000

OK, I stand corrected. That’s what I meant! Thanks for catching that.

By: dw

dw — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:12:00 +0000

Another idea is to pay a visit to the optician, dentist and even doctor whenever you go back to Blighty. But if you no longer live permanently in the UK, you are probably no longer entitled to free NHS treatment. I'm not sure how rigorously this is enforced in practice.

By: dw

dw — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:07:00 +0000

According to the Social Security Administration, you can get a Social Security number as soon as you are legally authorized to work, so actually having a job is not required. If you are outside the US and entering on a spouse or fiance(e) visa, you can apply for the Social Security number along with your visa.

By: Pippa Bianco

Pippa Bianco — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:25:00 +0000

Yes they do…but, however, it doesn’t taste the same!!!!