Editor's Picks
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A Brit’s Guide to Health Matters in the U.S.: Learning the Lingo
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Pass the Vitamins, Please: An Expat’s Guide to Staying Healthy U.S.-Style
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#MindTheChat Recap: Where to Travel in the U.S. This Summer
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Dating While British in NYC: Tips for Online Dating
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British Expat of the Month: Jo Bryan of Rye, New York
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The Cultural Divide on Washing Dishes: Brits vs. Americans
By way of introduction to this topic let me explain that the verb “to wash up” in the U.S. is primarily defined as washing one’s hands and/or face, “Give me five minutes to wash up and then I’ll be ready.