Tag Archives: Editor’s Pick

10 American Places Every Brit Should Visit

By Ruth Margolis | Posted on October 2nd, 2012

Before you shout us down, we realize there are hundreds — possibly thousands — of must-see sites in the U.S. But it’s a vast country and expats only have so many weekends and vacation days to go exploring.

10 Ways for Brits to Integrate Into America More Quickly

By Ruth Margolis | Posted on September 4th, 2012

Keeping up with the news. (Photo via AP)

Get down with the lingo, befriend some locals and read a paper: these are just some of the tricks that will help ease your U.S. assimilation.

10 American Public Holidays Brits Should Know

By James Bartlett | Posted on August 30th, 2012

As you may have noticed, Americans like to work hard and play hard. Just as well really, since the amount of public holidays here is less than Brits are used to – though you will get some new ones. As the U.

12 Ways to Speak and Spell Like an American

By James Bartlett | Posted on August 16th, 2012

Would you like some tea with your cream? (Photo via AP)

Working as a journalist in Los Angeles, I often read requests for people who can speak and understand “British English” or “American English” – but what does that mean? As a new arrival in the U.S.

10 Things Americans Say… and What They Really Mean

By Ruth Margolis | Posted on August 9th, 2012

When it comes to the spoken word, Americans are a truly baffling bunch. So we’ve decoded their most irritating idioms.

Tipping in America: How To Do It and What To Expect If You Don’t

By Ruth Margolis | Posted on August 7th, 2012

Maxwell's Restaurant waitress in Belleville, IL balances entrees while waiting on patrons. (Photo via AP)

Don’t want to be reviled by every waiter in town? Heed our tips on tipping, U.S. style.

1. Am I legally required to tip anywhere in the U.S.? No. Service charge is always voluntary, even when it’s added to your bill. But if you deduct gratuity from the check, don’t expect it to go down well.

Tag Archives: Editor’s Pick

10 American Places Every Brit Should Visit

10 Ways for Brits to Integrate Into America More Quickly

10 American Public Holidays Brits Should Know

12 Ways to Speak and Spell Like an American

10 Things Americans Say… and What They Really Mean

Tipping in America: How To Do It and What To Expect If You Don’t

10 Tips for Cheap Airfares from the U.S. to the U.K.

10 Things That Will Make a Homesick Brit Sob – and How To Cope

10 Ways to Make Friends and Influence People in the U.S.

A Brit’s Guide to the Fourth of July

Editor's Picks

A British Houseguest’s Guide to the American Home

A Brit’s Guide to Health Matters in the U.S.: Learning the Lingo

Pass the Vitamins, Please: An Expat’s Guide to Staying Healthy U.S.-Style

#MindTheChat Recap: Where to Travel in the U.S. This Summer

Dating While British in NYC: Tips for Online Dating