Close, But No Cigar: British vs. American Nursery Rhymes and Childhood Games

By | Posted on March 21st, 2013
An innocent child's game can end in utter embarrassment if ... (PHOTO)

If you’re a British parent in the U.S., you’ll find it’s a veritable minefield out there.

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10 Items You Should Stock Up on When You Visit Britain

By | Posted on March 19th, 2013
Is your fridge properly stocked with brown sauce? (Photo: AP/Sang Tan)

Sure, expats can order the stuff we miss on the Internet, or even find it on sale in the U.S. But my local supermarket prices its British imports at twice to three times what I’d pay back home.

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10 Things British Expats Should Leave in the U.K.

By | Posted on March 14th, 2013
None of these will work in the States. (Photo via

You don’t have to pack everything you own when you move to the U.S. Nor should you import your more negative attitudes. Consider ditching or storing the following before you set off.

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Interview: Craig Young, CEO of Brits in LA

By | Posted on March 12th, 2013
Craig Young, co-founder of Brits in LA.

Every year, thousands of Brits come to Los Angeles looking for their big break. British (and Scottish, Irish and even Welsh) actors seem to do exceptionally well here, but it’s also true to say that the vast majority — even with ...

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How to Host a Dinner Party in the U.S.

By | Posted on March 7th, 2013
Dress up the table, your friends are coming over. (SheKnows.com)

Americans love to entertain so as a Brit living here, you’ll soon find yourself on the invite list. This of course, means that at some point, you’ll be reciprocating.

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Brits: How to Convince Americans You’re Just Like Them

By | Posted on March 5th, 2013
Space invading might be be considered a crimeb . (RUVR)

Here on MTG, we like to zone in on how Brits differ from Americans. But our nations overlap in countless amusing ways. So, next time you’re trying to connect with a local, perhaps mention the following.

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10 British Insults Americans Won’t Understand

By | Posted on February 28th, 2013
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While the big, punchy swears are the same all over the English-speaking world, some of our milder, more idiosyncratic slights will leave the uninitiated scratching their heads.

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Gosh, Sorry: Over-apologetic Brits in America

By | Posted on February 26th, 2013
Are you guilty of over apologizing? (MOTR)

According to Debretts (the modern authority on all matters of etiquette, social occasions, people of distinction and fine style, don’t you know), “For many British people, apologizing is a default reaction to life’s little ...

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Choices, Choices: How to Navigate American Restaurant Menus

By | Posted on February 21st, 2013
Too many choices can leave a customer overwhelmed. (FoodRepublic)

Brits are often taken aback at the number of choices when dining out or ordering food in the U.S. Most menus are at least two to three pages, and if you’re in one of those TGIF-type joints, it’s like being handed War and Peace.

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Brits in America: How to Cope with Loss of a Loved One Back Home

By | Posted on February 19th, 2013
How to cope when you lose a loved one back home. (Photo via

Starting a new life thousands of miles from friends and family is hard work emotionally, even if everyone you leave behind is in excellent health. Add illness and death into the mix and living abroad can quickly become an excruciating ...

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