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10 Signs That You’ll Never Move Back to Britain

Ruth Margolis — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:21:40 +0000

Have you always assumed you’d return to the homeland when the timing was right? Take note: many expats love their new American life so much they decide to stay put. Read on to find out if you’re one of them.

10 Things to Do in Your First Week as an Expat in America

Ruth Margolis — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:00:20 +0000

My earliest months as a U.S. expat would have gone more smoothly if I’d spent less time dithering like a scared tourist and more time plowing through these sensible steps as soon as I touched down.

10 British Issues That Concern Me From Afar

Ruth Margolis — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:07:15 +0000

Expats don’t stop worrying about the homeland the moment we board a U.S.-bound plane. We’re anxious for everyone we’ve left behind. And, frankly, much of the stuff that goes on in the U.K. still affects us.

10 American Habits Brits Will Never Understand

Ruth Margolis — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:31:34 +0000

Love Americans as we do, there are some cultural proclivities that will baffle British expats for as long as we live here.

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

Toni Hargis — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 22:09:01 +0000

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.

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

Ruth Margolis — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 21:17:06 +0000

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.

10 British Insults Americans Won’t Understand

Ruth Margolis — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:00:18 +0000

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.

Gosh, Sorry: Over-apologetic Brits in America

Toni Hargis — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:00:48 +0000

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 ...

10 Things That Americans Don’t Realize are Offensive to Brits

Ruth Margolis — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:09:11 +0000

We may have hard shells, but Brits are a squishy, sensitive bunch underneath. Say or do the wrong thing, and we will get the hump. The following howlers are guaranteed to set us off.

How to Do Tea in the U.S.

Toni Hargis — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:00:14 +0000

Yes, I’m going to give British readers a few pointers on tea – American style.

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