AMERICAN Reacts to The DON'Ts of Visiting England! *SHOCKING*

[@urbanmongrel1283]

Always makes me laugh when an American has the Gaul to criticize UK food. The land of burgers and fast food is no position to look down on others.

[@AtheistOrphan]

Gall*

[@amsodoneworkingnow1978]

Astrix enjoyed his food. American food can be terrible if you don't truly enjoy burgers or pizza

[@patheticmortal373]

Also the land of chlorinated food full of unnecessary antibiotics, steroids, and God knows what. There's a reason why their food is banned here.

[@jillhobson6128]

​​@@amsodoneworkingnow1978 Asterix

[@evelynwilson1566]

I believe it depends what part of America you are in. They have fabulous produce, and their large cities are very multi-cultural as regards restaurants and takeaways. If you ever listen to podcasts try 'Hollywood Crime Scene' - the two presenters spend more time talking about meals than they do about true crime, and it sounds delicious....

[@Hairnicks]

When you travel to UK, bring an adaptor for your electricity plugs, they're sold in all airports etc. When I go to the States I always take a couple of US to UK adaptors for my phone chargers etc. I don't know why there is still this myth about UK food, it must be a hang over from WW2. The food here is varied, tasty, exciting and covers cultures from all over the world, food in the UK is fantastic.

[@orwellboy1958]

I totally agree with you. I get the feeling the U.S. is full of burger joints and fried chicken.

[@baylessnow]

@@orwellboy1958 A bit like the UK. 😆

[@Hairnicks]

@@orwellboy1958 I really struggled to find decent food in the US, Boston was good as was Charlestown, but basically everything else was doughnuts, fried chicken, burgers and sugar.

[@orwellboy1958]

@@baylessnow nothing like the UK.

[@michaelnolan6951]

!00% agree about bring your own adapators. I've worked in 4 star chain hotels in the UK and they DO NOT keep a variety of power adaptors for all the countries in the world. You might get lucky with some lost property, but they are as likely to be from Japan or Greece as from the US. I don't know why the lazy stereotype among Americans of Bitish food being bad is still a thing. I think you must be right in that it is a holdover from WWII (When German submarines blockaded the UK and tried to literally starve you to death meaning that poor the GIs couldnt buy top quality meals.) You CAN get crappy food in the UK - like everywhere else, but if you are a tourist and ONLY eating bad food, you're doing something wrong.

[@Andyb2379]

Being native I can tell you, be polite, if you need help ask. Don’t tip, don’t be loud in public, talk quietly, mind your own business & you’ll be ok 😂

[@JohnSmith-rw2yn]

and don't spend 5-10 quid on an umbrella.

[@eleanorcooke7136]

Do tip but only for exceptional service and then a 10% tip is the usual or maybe £5-10 if the bill is large. In the UK, we don't really care about tipping as much but we do tend to tip if we realise that we are hard work as a table or if the server is very good.

[@shannanlindibanana]

You can tip if you want to specifically thank someone for how they treated you , but it's not required yeah.

[@g4tch]

Because it’s the law to pay at least minimum wage, tips are not the thing they are in the US where they form part of the servers wages which is pure slavery.

[@annglaister]

Absolutely..speak, quietly and be polite, lots of thank yous and please and sorries, also we do talk about the weather all the time and yes we do drink immense amounts of tea 😂😂

[@Chemlak1]

Absolute golden rule: if you get in someone’s way or accidentally touch them, say “sorry”. No matter who’s at fault. If someone goes out of their way for you (moves, holds a door open, something like that), say “thanks” or “cheers” (but not “CHEEERS!” in a celebratory drinking way, more “chiz” with a slight downward inflection). Don’t queue jump. Follow these steps and 90% of the people you meet will assume you’re British.

[@margaretnicol3423]

The important thing when you go to the UK is - just be yourself - but don't jump lines! If you're going to drive then book in advance a one or two hour driving lesson. It will give you more confidence.

[@braddo7270]

In britain he doesn't wanna get st@bb£d? In america we don't wanna get shot by an automatic weapon from 100 yrds whilst doing our shopping. At least here you see it coming and have time to react. I happen to be one of the unlucky few who saw the video of the supermarket shooting and now I actually believe Americans are not very intelligent if they think THAT makes them "safer". 🤦🏼‍♂️ there are no dos and don'ts here. Nobody is gonna be aggressive, nobody will wanna hurt you. This isn't america. Our streets are safer than your schools

[@russcattell955i]

Yes and a car is not needed in central London. Most Americans will jet into Heathrow. Take public transit to London. When you are ready to explore the rest of the nation hire a car back at the airport, it's next to the motorway.

[@g4tch]

It’s called a queue and yes, don’t push in, you’re likely to ‘get twatted’

[@davenwin1973]

Another thing for JT to remember, if he's going to do any driving in the UK, that he'll need to rent a car with automatic, unless he knows how to drive a manual. If he's like me, then he doesn't know how to drive a manual or vehicle. Unlike European countries, where it's required to pass a driving test in a manual to get an unrestricted license, nearly all US states don't mandate passing a driving test in a manual transmission vehicle for civilian driving. The American auto industry forced automatic transmission cars on us, by reducing the number of manual transmission cars to us over the years.

[@philwestby1105]

As a native I can tell you the "line cutting" rule applies everywhere but nowhere and I mean NOWHERE does it any more than at the bar in a pub, we even bollock our own for not saying "oh no, he was before me" or "she was first" 😁👍🍻

[@jordanthorne1805]

Literally could have 20 people standing there an no one would be waiting longer than the person who got there after them!

[@davidvarley1812]

Pub queues are hidden queues. No line but you shouldn't queue jump. To the uneducated it looks like a wild pack but in reality it first come first serve. Remember you need a ten pound note to wave or hold up to get bar staff attention but pay with card if want. The note a flag that indicates your position at the bar. Young drinkers often don't use this code system and it gets hard to see whose to be severed next.

[@lesterbottomley7641]

@@davidvarley1812 as a barman I have to disagree with the note-waving. Every bartender I know finds this rude. Not on a par with tapping your glass/coins on the bar or whistling, granted, but it's the bottom end of that rudeness scale. And it's not an age thing. I'm 50.

[@davidvarley1812]

@@lesterbottomley7641 yes your probably right. You need a way to stand out in a crowd or your be the last served. Also flashing cash around isn't the cleavest of activities and certain not if you've had a couple of drinks. So yes your right.

[@roberthindle5146]

It's funny that, no matter how drunk you get in a pub/bar/club, you always retain the capacity to remember the order in which you arrived at the bar and point the bar tender to those before you but never those after.....

[@corriehingston6744]

For those of you still confused, don't barge into queues and England is not the UK. It never was nor will it ever be :)

[@Thurgosh_OG]

But like Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, England is a part of the UK.

[@amsodoneworkingnow1978]

Yes part of not the entirety.

[@DocRobAC]

Oh with the manners thing, don’t call people “sir” or “madam” when out and about, it won’t make anyone hostile, but they will think it a bit odd. Personally I find it uncomfortable when my American friends forget and call me sir.

[@catherinewilliams3850]

Yes, it makes me cringe when I hear that, another thing I can't stand is 'have a nice day'.

[@kylegriffiths4840]

No see Ur rong it's English to be sir or madam it's because there polite unlike the English

[@DocRobAC]

@@kylegriffiths4840 It's a cultural thing. It's because most of us don't see ourselves as anyone's better and it makes us uncomfortable that anyone should use epithets that imply they feel inferior. Hence it is not done, I accept it is common in the USA, but not calling or referring to someone as "Sir" or "Ma'am" doesn't imply rudeness from Brits, rather it implies "I think you are my equal". I don't see how considering everyone to be just as important and worthy of respect as each other can be considered as rude.

[@jasonkelly7951]

@@DocRobAC absolutely, I HATE being called sir and I'm a bloody teacher

[@Nobipsjustbops]

I would say "Madam" can be a bit rude in some cases as well, because it has a lot more negative connotations than Sir. Although if someone called me Madam and they didn't have a British accent I wouldn't care obviously as I'd realize why they were doing it.

[@MrSunshine744]

A perfect example of how much we brits value a queue is the evacuation of troops at Dunkirk during ww2, even under fire they STILL stood in a line to be evacuated from the beaches.

[@kayleighrothwell8189]

That's beautiful 😢

[@tomski120]

"Don't be afraid to try the food" bit rich coming from an American ha ha

[@t.a.k.palfrey3882]

I like Walter as a presenter, but he remains quite subjective in his attitude to the UK. The rainfall across most of Britain is lower than in states such as NY, VA, FL, or even MI, for example. The idea that English cuisine is poor lost validity 40 years ago too. BTW, if anyone does actually "Speak English since birth", let DHS know, for most kids can't speak at all until after 12 months.

[@Nanonic001]

His name is Mark, Wolter is his surname

[@jillhobson6128]

​@@Nanonic001 He's still totally stupid whatever his name is.

[@susanashcroft2674]

Just a thought or two, don't get B & B's (Bed and Breakfast) confused with Airbnb's as they are not the same. If you know where you are visiting, check out beforehand any deals (especially as you are under 25) on bus/train tickets as there may be offers or particular cards that may save you a few bucks. Also if you do want to hire a car, perhaps book a few hours driving lessons to familiarise yourself with any potential differences you may come across. The main thing is just enjoy yourself and be you, we can spend too much time stressing over things and sometimes this can spoil our experience.

[@ianprince1698]

if you are used to automatic cars you need to ask for it or you will get a gearstick

[@Bazroshan]

If you are worried about driving on the left, spend a week driving on the left in India and you'll be glad to drive on the left in UK.

[@pik-ull-deg5970]

That is sooo true 🤣🤣

[@emellemc]

Or a day in Palermo or Naples or Rome ode ing on the right, left down the middle, on the pavement. It's all fair game for those nutters.

[@namename3130]

...as all good top gear viewers know.

[@emellemc]

Those lucky fits seem to drive about at 11am or 2pm. Most people end up swapping wing mirrors and insulting details in the rush hours. I have seen a lady with one foot on the dash while she painted her toe nails and steered with her other knee, it's often more a homage to driving in Southern Italy.

[@helens3693]

@@emellemc I don't know what was worse, an Italian or a Czech driving in Milan. Both were colleagues who insisted I sit in the front, just so I got the full experience 🤣

[@falcon5065]

Yes definitely Make a full English breakfast I would love to see that

[@thrupence2125]

@ Falcon, with back bacon...never, ever streaky

[@Bushy02]

Some more from a native. 1. DON'T be loud. Colonials have a habit of shouting. 2. DON'T forget we use 230 Volts. It can kill. 3. DON'T just step on in traffic. That will kill you. 4. DON'T drive unless you know what you are doing. That could kill you. 5. DON'T assume everyone is English. I am Welsh (not visibly so) 6. DON'T say "i cant understand your accent". Over here, you have the accent. 7. DON'T say America won the war, especially in a pub. 8. DON'T say "That's not football" especially in a pub. BUT, do enjoy our country, be respectful, be nice, get drunk, have a curry (the hotter the better), but don't get too drunk before the curry. We have a lot outside London, just like only going to New York and assuming that is all that USA has to offer.

[@gavingiant6900]

Volts don't kill, amps do.

[@Bushy02]

@@gavingiant6900 I like your pedant emendation mechanism.

[@brokenhappy25]

@@gavingiant6900 this piece of information needs to be much more well known than it is. I’m no electrician or scientist but I have previously been made aware that amps are far more deadly than volts. I think a lot of this is because people, for some reason that I don’t know, focus too much on the volts then they do the amp’s. (Is this the reason why people survive lightning strikes?)

[@AtheistOrphan]

How can someone be ‘visibly’ Welsh? The mind boggles! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍

[@gavingiant6900]

@@brokenhappy25 there is many factors in lighting strikes. Its hard to predict the amp and resistance ect. But yep the voltage thing is weird when they say 110 is less deadlier than 230/240, it also depends on ac and dc too. One will shock you the other will keep you holding onto it. Technically you can have 1 volt at a high ampage and can end you.

[@xneurianx]

What Walter knows about the UK could just about fill half a postage stamp.

[@nadeansimmons226]

Yes I agree with you.

[@bytesback.]

A very small postage stamp and the knowledge is in braille

[@braddo7270]

Yeah this guy he reacted to is like a parody of when Americans think they know all about Europe... They talk about other countries like they're different worlds or planets even 🤦🏼‍♂️ so closed off and so ignorant.

[@Westcountrynordic]

The scary thing is that many people actually listen to him.

[@timl1481]

Yea as a Brit I know what you mean, I went to Florida once, The food was weird, so was driving on the wrong side of the road and from the wrong side of the car. I kept looking right instead of the left. However all the locals I encountered were very friendly and polite. As you can probably guess, I was full of the type of clicnes the guy on the video is going on about. My advice is to forget all that and be yourself when you visit the UK, yes there are some cultural differences, but you'll soon get used to it. If your planning a visit to the UK, welcome and enjoy your stay.

[@lauraw2074]

For the “ outlets “ make sure to have your own adaptors , hotels do not provide those just like places in the USA do not provide adaptors for us Brits lol.

[@ED11116]

He’s been coming to England for 20 years and has only experienced 2 full holidays with no rain?! We literally have hose pipe bans every single year due to the lack of rain!! Also, B&Bs are not a real representation of what most of the country live like at all!

[@markyh88]

What he means is that a b&b is someone's home.. probably a better example of your typical British lifestyle than a chain hotel... And we have a RIDICULOUS amount of rain to be fair haha

[@Goady1000]

@@markyh88 depends where you live in Britain

[@ED11116]

@@markyh88 I live in Elephant & Castle - my apartment is more like a hotel but understand that a lots of peoples won’t be. And we don’t have rain as much as some parts of the US in Summer - I’ve been to Florida in June and it rained for 2 weeks 😂

[@helvete983]

I've never misunderstood an American or what they were trying to say, but I was in Atlanta a few years ago and ordered a pizza, The woman just could not understand my broad Yorkshire accent, I even heard he say to someone "I have no idea what this dude is trying to say" she then passed the phone over to someone else and he understood, well at least the order was right.

[@casperselka671]

Init no one understands my Yorkshire accent as well everyone thinks that the only accent is posh London accent

[@ruthgrimley7653]

Even happened to me in London lol and yes I'm a yorkshire lass

[@paulwalton1222]

I went to elland in Yorkshire and a few people couldn't understand a word I was saying with my southern accent. It was between Halifax and huddersfield

[@Lord_Ronin_The_Compassionate]

Greetings from Burley in Wharfedale. Good thing that most Brits, southerner’s in particular, think that the tyke accent is associated with being well educated (no I don’t know why!).

[@danjames5552]

@@Lord_Ronin_The_Compassionate NO WE DONT !!!

[@Brizlebird]

It always gets me when “most” Americans go up to a bar and say “Get me a… etc” compared to a Brit who will say “ Please could I have a etc..please. Thank you”. The American may leave a monetary tip… but the Brit will leave you with a smile. Manners are so important.

[@fossy4321]

The UK plug he shows at 4.35 looks to actually be an adaptor, they are easily bought at the airport but are cheaper from Amazon. The UK food is bad thing comes from WWII when Germany was trying to starve the island into submission. The US troops didn't understand this as on their bases food and beer were plentiful. One account relates to an American GI watching a woman buying groceries he asked if that was her daily ration? No he was told that's a full weeks ration.

[@helvete983]

The look right thing is so on point. I'm from the UK but have lived in Sweden for 20 years now so have adjusted to looking left, so when I go back home it's just so freaky to me, takes a couple of days for the old muscle memory to kick in, and you seriously need to think about it in some busier cities.

[@braddo7270]

Dude, this guy is saying so many stereotypical things... If you act like him here you'll probably be found annoying ngl. Treading on eggshells and not being yourself is seen as fake. We care more about authenticity and MORALS than manners tbh. Just be yourself. We aren't an alien species, or painfully awkward like this guy describes, you literally come from us. We are really not that different. Wanna make a friend here? Literally insult someone brutally whilst smiling as soon as you meet them. 🤣 It's called Banter. Theyll be your best friend from that point on 🤣 Next video should be "learning British banter". We are absolutely blunt and brutal, and a little rude. Think new yorkers. 👌🤣

[@Westcountrynordic]

Nope New Yorkers on steroids

[@ruthfoley2580]

I couldn't agree more about this patronising oaf. Just don't be the LOUD AMERICAN who tells everyone how small things are & don't barge past/queue jump. Otherwise be friendly & relax.

[@jamespasifull3424]

'Literally insult someone brutally whilst smiling as soon as you meet them'! NO! Banter is for friends to use, with friends, because you're unlikely to take offence if any apparently insulting language is used, if it comes from your mates. If, however, a stranger starts calling you a 'lazy fat c**t', then laughing at you, it would probably cause a fight............anywhere!! 😲

[@braddo7270]

@@jamespasifull3424 Hmmm first of all, it was a humorous exaggeration... secondly, there's obviously some finesse involved. Nobody is going around calling anyone that. 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@braddo7270]

@@ruthfoley2580 Yeah he's literally like a parody of when Americans think they know about Europe. They talk about other countries like they're different worlds or planets even 🤦🏼‍♂️ so closed off and so ignorant.

[@Liam_Bollocks]

What I do when I go to a foreign country is get an adapter plug and take an extension with multiple outlets so I only need the one adapter 👌🏻

[@braddo7270]

I tend to just take a USB wire and pick up a flash charger from wherever I go. They're like £10 usually.

[@grahamsmith9541]

People from USA need to be careful with that idea. Voltage in Europe is 240v not 120v. Also Europe uses 50Hz frequency not the USA 60Hz. Using an adaptor plug without a transformer can cause whatever you plug in to blow up if it isn't compatible.

[@braddo7270]

@@grahamsmith9541 you know I literally never even thought of that... but surely the adapter plug has a fuse that only let's a certain current through. I think that's the point.

[@MattFowlerBTR]

@@braddo7270 that won't help - fuses blow based on excess current, not excess voltage. A lot of electronics are already multi-voltage ready and can cope with 100-240v, but "dumber" things like a travel hairdryer will just go BANG.

[@Liam_Bollocks]

@@braddo7270 that’s exactly the point of the adapter plugs 👌🏻

[@margaretnicol3423]

Wolter is very basic and at times irritating. You could try Rick Steves Europe for a bit more in depth info, including actually speaking to local people!

[@nadeansimmons226]

I so agree with you.

[@braddo7270]

Yeah this guy he reacted to is like a parody of when Americans think they know about Europe. They talk about other countries like they're different worlds or planets even 🤦🏼‍♂️ so closed off and so ignorant.

[@cheryl71000]

Yes Rick Steve's is excellent and shows Britain really well

[@cameronhunter3832]

A lot of the things you asked about, chargers, etc, can be bought at a pound shop, cheap, cheerful, and easy to get. Don't have your pants pulled down in expensive shops. Cheap ones can be just as good if you're on holiday.

[@julietessam2999]

Exactly. An umbella for £5/£10. You can get them for a couple of quid.

[@JohnSmith-rw2yn]

@@julietessam2999 yeah christ knows where he is buying an umbrella.

[@gregcoles6555]

It's not always good to buy appliances at the Airport either. Pretty expensive places, but they do have a captive audience, so's to speak

[@RollerbazAndCoasterDad]

Just be careful as you may need a converter not just an adapter like we do in europe

[@davidbateleur8357]

The Bed & Breakfast advice is SPOT ON! Hotels in UK rarely have character. In the B&B you will be looked after by the owner and their family. A great way to get local advice on things to do and see! Oh and theyll cook you a REAL English breakfast ;)

[@riverraven7359]

as far as the English/British confusion goes its probably easier to think of it like your states. you are all American, but saying to a guy from Texas "oh you're Californian!" might annoy them... same thing over here.

[@jeffwalker7185]

One thing about the red telephone box being for photos or phone calls - you may come across a phone box that serves as a local free book depository where you can take a book and leave a book. Also, you may find a phone box that has been turned into a flower display. We don't actually have many pay phones anymore due to mobile phone use. Also, if you do see a red phone box, it may actually be listed or remains in use because the locality has some special designation which means instillation of modern features is restricted to retain the character of a location. One very important 'don't' if you visit the UK is don't worry about calling an ambulance or visiting the Accident and Emergency department if you have a medical emergency. You won't be presented with a big bill at the end of your treatment.

[@ashsmith1912]

For adapter. Hotels and b&bs may hold some however it is rare. Lots of shops will sell them so not difficult to find

[@grahamsmith9541]

Just make sure whatever you want to plug in is comparable with 240 volts 50 Hz frequency.

[@karenbaker1979]

Most places won’t automatically have adapters for the outlets. It’s something you will usually need to buy (easily purchased at the airport normally). Us Brits need to do the same thing when we go abroad. I would 100% recommend staying in a B&B if you are exploring the country. We have some really lovely places to stay. But in London itself, I would suggest a proper hotel. I hope you make it over here one day JT. I love how much you appreciate my country & our culture, & you definitely deserve to come & experience it for yourself!

[@honestchris7472]

The really good thing about renting a car is that you do not have to stay in one town or city you can get a bed and breakfast at each place you visit and therefore you have the option of covering more places that you are interested in. As for the full English breakfast, that is mainly in the bed and breakfast places that you stay in, very few of us English people actually have the English breakfast in our homes. Foreign people have the idea that the British eat this every day but very few people do. When you go to a new place, find the tourist information centres, they have the lists of Bed an Breakfast places that are in the area and also the prices, plus lots of other information that may interest you. And no, very few B&Bs will have the electric adaptors. As for driving on the left and the steering wheel on the right, it is just reversed to what you are used to and if you drive slow enough, you should not make any mistakes, the steering wheel on the right in the UK helps because you can see the middle of the road and the cars coming toward you and remember, it is exactly the same for the British when we drive abroad, get to know the road laws a bit as well, a red traffic light means you must stop, it is not like in France and I believe in Canada and America, where at certain times you are allowed to go at night if you can see that no cars are approaching, here, red always means stop.

[@rosemarielee7775]

Also if you want to visit the big houses or ruins, they're not on bus routes, but often up quite small country roads.

[@davenwin1973]

In the US, we can turn right on red, as long as we come to a full stop, and turn when the lane is clear to turn. Ghe only time we don't turn on red, is if there's a sign, saying no turn on red. There's the rare left turn on red, but that's only when going from a one way road, to another one way road.

[@francescabozzo9528]

In primary school we are taught to look both ways before crossing the road

[@TheB0FH]

Public transport is always too expensive and it’s usefulness can be hit and miss (depends on area as with most things). The fact it’s often cheaper to fly Scotland to London via Spain than use the train is ridiculous 🤦‍♂️

[@StormTrouper3]

I paid for my daughter to fly from her university down south back to Newcastle and it was £60 via Amsterdam or £80 of the train.

[@morestupidforms]

It's also often cheaper to just hire a car and drive from one city to another. You do miss a lot of nice scenery of "proper" UK without seeing it through a train window though.

[@SMlFFY85]

@@StormTrouper3 How much was the journey to and from the airport though?

[@markyh88]

I work on the trains, and trust me it's possible to get trips cheaper :) just need a bit of know how!

[@TheB0FH]

@@markyh88 Only time it worked for me was a Megashed ticket before Stagecoach lost the east coast line, could do Yorkshire to London for £10 return, and was only on the coast for an hour, rest was a decent train with reserved seating.

[@davidsanderson4442]

I’ve got to say I’ve never misunderstood an American person, ever. Also the thing about food being bad here is nonsense. I’ve visited the USA several times and the food has been horrendous, cheap, processed rubbish.

[@cheryl71000]

Southern American accent is a lovely accent to have, you'll be fine when you come over , you have a great sense of humour, and a nice lad.

[@Viceeoff]

4:50 no bro we don’t have adapters that we give to foreigners 🤣 u have to buy the charger that fits the outlet for that country like we have to if we go america for example

[@gpr127]

Traditional UK food reflects the country we live in. Much colder than the majority of Europe our food evolved to protect us against our changeable weather. Therefore lots of pies, and stews and similarly 'heavy' meals, designed to build you up and protect you against the elements.

[@wscottcrawford]

He mentions "P's and Q's" and says that this is "Pleases and Queues". My understanding is that it comes from Pints and Quarts - that you have to be careful not to spill your drink. If you Google it there are other takes such as from printing to make sure you don't get the two confused (I think as normally when printing the letters are placed backwards in order to print the correct way round and could get confused with P's and Q's) and some other random ideas of where it comes from.

[@MrChasanDayve]

Swapping to the other side of the car is a little off putting at first, but because everything is flipped, the driver is always in the seat nearest to the middle of the road, rather than the kerbside, no matter where you're driving. Without really thinking your brain quickly adjusts to the difference. The hardest part is getting used to having to change gear with your other hand, so I'd highly recommend renting an automatic. If you think of a roundabout as a crossroads without signals, which you enter, as long as there is nothing coming towards you from the driver's side of the car. Once you're on it, you drive round it clockwise until you reach your turn off. Also if you look at the sign posts as you approach a roundabout, there is a notch cut out of the central circle, on the bottom right, to remind you not to go that way. I'm sure that you'll pick it up with out too much difficulty.

[@wildadventure5101]

Be careful with using an adaptor for the plugs because of voltage and you don't want to blow any thing up. If you buy an adaptor make sure it has a fuse built in

[@Jee123123]

warning that going straight to the pub Airport / train station pubs are a little more expensive than a regular pub

[@HKFromAbove]

As for driving, it happened to me but opposite (driving on the left and driving in the USA). Crossing the road and looking right instead of left. Or getting shouted at when I wait at red light and I want to turn right. Remembering which side of the road your driving very very important. Learn special road rules.

[@evelynwilson1566]

I'm Scottish and sometimes the 'thanks/sorry/excuse me/ I think you were first' types of exchanges can go on for a while, but we usually end up laughing and having a wee bit of banter. It's nice to be nice. Yes, it's a damp country but that's what gives us our lush greenery - I've worked in the tourist trade and many of the Americans I met during these years loved the rain because they were so used to living in very hot, dry states. The low levels of sunlight are a different matter...

[@EmilyCheetham]

However if you are staying in a B&B (bed & breakfast) don’t stay in anything less than 4 stars if you can. Try to stay in a 4 to 5 star accommodation if you can afford it.

[@Thurgosh_OG]

Utter rubbish. A high number of stars just means paying more. A decent 2 star will do just fine and give a real feel for UK living.

[@EmilyCheetham]

@@Thurgosh_OG all the ones I’ve stayed in that have been 3or less were horrible. 4+ haven’t always been expensive. Found some good deal ones.

[@thatlonewolfguy2878]

Okay so gonna quickly summarise more efficiently than the video: buy an adapter for your "outlet" (plug socket here in the UK) either at the airport you're flying from or get it from Heathrow as soon as you land unless you flight gets in really late in which case shops might be closed. 2nd thing, there's a multitude of options to get from Heathrow into London, the cheapest is the Piccadilly line or the Elizabeth line, Piccadilly line will take you to basically anywhere you wanna go or you can change at multiple stations for other underground lines if needs be, the Elizabeth line will only take you into Paddington station. Do not get the Heathrow Express, its a ripoff. Do not go by taxi unless you wanna kiss your wallet goodbye at how outrageously expensive taxis are. If you really want a car, get an uber, it's the cheapest option by far. As for language, yes there will be terms you don't understand, just politely ask someone to explain, be nice about it, don't be a dick, but that kinda goes without saying. Pub terminology. Don't say "can I have a beer". We have many, many types of beer so its a catch-all term here. If you don't know what to get, ask what they recommend as you're new here. Pub food is also surprisingly good most places, you can be sure to get a pie and chips at the least or if you're in a Wetherspoons (pub chain here in the UK) you can get all sorts like burgers, some places do pizzas, basically whatever tickles your fancy. Also if you're in London be prepared to pay more than anywhere else in the rest of the UK. Cider is also very different from what you guys in the States have, as far as I know for you guys cider is like a warm drink, its not here, its best served cold. I recommend Kopparberg or Old Mout if you like sweet, fruity ciders. And also be polite and humble, don't brag about anything, just make some small talk potentially, maybe ask around for places to visit, everyone will have something different to contribute, but also don't drag it out, most people aren't there to talk to random strangers.

[@cobden28whittehnam7]

Queueing is very important in the UK; if you don't join the end of a queue you will be told off in no uncertain terms for pushing in, as it just isn't polite or the done thing over here. At the supermarket when grocerty shopping, always ask if the person in front to you is in the queue for the checkout.

[@MickeyFKNMouse]

To add to the politeness, DOORS, no matter how wide the door is, if you’re first to that handle you hold that door open for the next person, if it’s a sliding door you stand to the side to let someone out and you say thank you, even if you open the door. Don’t barge on buses or trains, wait til everyone is off first then board, some bus drivers will tell you to wait. If I’m a pub and the bar staff serve you first before someone that’s been waiting longer you put them right and say they were first, another bar one is ask people if they’re being served, this determines wether you’re in a queue and they’re next or if they’re just propping up the bar. If you want to tip, just tell them to keep the change when you pay. Don’t offer a tip. Most pubs will have a jar/pot for tips. Restaurants will have a tipping system in place but don’t be loud about making a point of tipping. If you do tip restaurants then bung the waitress a bank note. Most restaurants share the tips for the whole team working that shift so chances are your tips won’t go to whom you’ve tipped

[@philcoogan7369]

Hi If you decide to come here and drive two things to remember, 1, buy a copy of the Highway Code and read it, 2, make sure you hire an automatic car, unless you struggle with automatics, you've got enought to worry about, and you want to be able to see the sights. Oh and the highway code explains all you need to know about driving in the UK, road signs, priorities, laws, etc. etc

[@rainbow_jen]

That's a great point about London, the north is very different to the south of England and London itself is like another country.

[@thenerdytiger9306]

I once had an awkward conversation with an American, it went like this: Them: you're English right? Me: no I'm welsh actually Them: that's the same thing isn't it Me: no it's a different country right next to England Them: so the same thing, you're English Me(at this point i was getting p*ssed off): so you're Canadian? Them: no I'm American Me: there you go doesn't feel good does it

[@amsodoneworkingnow1978]

I had the exact same conversation. I'm Scottish

[@KendalMike]

This annoys me as well. A lot of Americans think England is synonymous with UK/Britain. When the guy was talking about electric sockets, he referred to them as English rather than British.

[@catherinewilliams3850]

Back in the 80's I was working in a china shop in our local town in rural Wales, we used to have coach loads of tourist, as the bus stop was right out side. I was serving two American ladies when one of them said you're not Welsh are you, (me) yes I am (her rather sharply) well you don't sound Welsh! (me) most people in Brecon don't sound Welsh, as it happens I was born in Cardiiff the capital of Wales. If I'd been brave enough (I was only 18 at the time) I would have asked her if she expected me to be dressed like a Welsh doll aswell.

[@thenerdytiger9306]

@@catherinewilliams3850 some people have told me I only sound Welsh when I'm angry lol

[@OldPoi77]

I have been two at least two of the pubs showed in his video and they are both worth a visit.@ 5:10 yes can get US plug converters in every supermarket, petrol station or even in the Poundstore.

[@gillianhynes7120]

Most towns and villages have pubs who do dinner bed and breakfast.

[@debsidoo1008]

I’m English, yes it does rain quite a lot here but our weather can be very changeable, the sun can be shining one minute and then it’s raining cats and dogs the next. However, in summer we do tend to have longer periods without rain which can lead to water shortages. It can also be extremely humid here in the summer (usually for only a few weeks) and at this time it can be quite uncomfortable to sleep at night as the majority of us don’t have air conditioning in our homes and so we have to resort to opening windows and turning on fans to try and keep cool.

[@ginibelle1416]

I would love to see you make a full English breakfast JT , love your videos 💗

[@TheKezabella]

Just a wee tip over here as soon as you hit a roundabout just stop 🛑 give way to the right always if your clear then go go go lmao 🤣 youl be cool.. can’t wait for you and your partner to see the U.K. 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧♥️💙♥️

[@MrWelki]

A lot of uk country town pubs also have hotel rooms if you can't find a b&b. Outlets... there are adapters but we use 240v not 110v so you have to also check the equipment you're using or get a step down trasformer

[@robchissy]

i spent more than 4 years teaching english in china, while there i had many american friends, we never had any problems communicating

[@robchissy]

@Mando thank you, took 4 years longer than it should have

[@FlukeyM]

It's not just the plugs. Bear in mind that UK power runs at 240V which is double what's in the US. CHECK anything you plan to bring to make sure it can accept that voltage (it should be written on it somewhere). A friend from NY plugged in a hairdryer and it started smoking very quickly. Fortunately it wasn't damaged but she couldn't use it here at all

[@johnwilliams6944]

Rail fares are high, but there's ways of cutting the cost. Book in advance, get a senior's railcard, travel off peak. all save money. I'm in my 70s by booking the day before or earlier, and setting out after taking time for the full English Breakfast you can often slash 60/70% off the fare.

[@williamevans9426]

IF you're flying into a London airport (e.g., Heathrow) and you're staying in London itself, don't hire a car at the airport. Central London is a nightmare for parking and operates a 'congestion charge', in which anyone driving in the zone must pay a daily fee or be fined. This only applied to London. If you're staying in London, there are coach trips into the countryside and to a number of Country Houses, such as a combined trip to Oxford and Blenheim Palace. Don't forget the railways, either.

[@natashafletcher600]

This video makes me thankful that i got to spend 24 hours in DC and Nashville when i came to the states. New York is A LOT like London. I didn't have any problems crossing roads as I used crossing zones.

[@davenwin1973]

I live near Chicago, and it's overrated. If I stay in the United States, I don't want to live in a top 20 market. Not sure where I might live, if I move to Europe, though I looked at France, Germany, and Poland.

[@NTLBagpuss]

You could stay above a pub as well (I wouldn't recommend that on a weekend though). You are best buying your own power adaptor before you come. If you get an automatic car (which being American I assume you are), then being on the wrong side isn't too much a problem, the pedals are arranged the same. I drive a stick and often in Spain on holiday and at first you reach for the stick on the wrong side, but you get use to it pretty quickly. Talking of food, while you might want to get traditional British food, I recommend visiting a curry house as well Indian food has been here long enough to be traditional as well.

[@knowledge-seeker-x7u]

The most important thing you can possibly remember when travelling in ANY new country is the mantra 'IT IS NOT WRONG, IT IS JUST DIFFERENT!'. I was told that the first day I landed in Colorado to work there for 5 years. Best thing I ever learnt (learned :)). Apply that rule and you will be much happier!

[@richardholmes8865]

One thing you shouldn’t do is gesture the number 2 like you did, with two fingers knuckles away from you. That’s swearing over her, basically telling someone to F off

[@1daveyp]

Having worked in tourism/heritage in England for 20 years I have generally found Americans to be almost painfully polite. The exceptions tend to be New Yorkers and Californians.

[@philiptodd6255]

Bed and breakfast is way cheaper than a hotel they are in every town and city even staying in a pub in one of villages that offer accommodation is a must

[@theoldpcgamer77]

Cloudy days or partial cloudy are more common where i live in England but rain, yeah not so much. It really doesn't rain very much where i live. It's more the cloud i hate. Sure it's sunny as well but in spring, autumn or winter cloud can be around a fair bit without rain. Plus it can change from cloud to sun or back in a day quite easily.

[@andrewcheesman6255]

Lots of pubs offer B&B especially in the countryside.....

[@jeanproctor3663]

As well as hotels and B&Bs you can also AirB&B or rent a property from a holiday letting agency, but you'd definitely have to book these in advance. It's nice to be staying somewhere that you can cook your own food and go to bed when you fancy without having to worry about being silent in case you wake others up in the next room though. Also, if you're eating on the hoof don't go to the first shop you can see that sells food (unless it's something like a Greggs as their prices are pretty consistent everywhere I think). Smaller shops off the main road are sometimes a lot cheaper than others and a lot of places sell meal deals where you can get a sandwich or salad, packet of crisps or fruit and a soft drink (usually pop or bottled water) for a price of about £3-4. These are great if you want to just carry the food round with you and eat when you fancy it.

[@Bevvi1]

Im from blackpool. Its a tourist town at the opposite side of the country to London in Lancashire. Have a look its an exciting place.

[@Middleagersviewreviewuk]

Lots of our pubs in the country side offer bed and breakfast too

[@roddogy9617]

You should watch horrible histories, it's a UK historical show for kids

[@ChrisMelville]

I'm English. When I travel, I make sure to bring my own plug adapter, because I do not expect hotels or B&Bs to provide them! I suggest you do the same.

[@jacksonmacmanus1001]

the Outlet adaptors, you can buy them at almost all international airports, for US to UK, UK to US, and UK to EU & EU to UK

[@vjaska]

One thing that should be mentioned - whilst Walter is right to say it's more expensive to use public transport in many different parts of the UK, travelling around London is relatively cheap be it by bus, tube , train, riverboat, etc and hiring a car for that is probably unnecessary compared with travelling up north somewhere where it would be more important to you getting around. A great and cheap way of sightseeing in London is to take a regular bus and sit on the top deck

[@andreajohnson8652]

If you’re planning to visit the U.K., York is a must. It’s stunningly beautiful. The walls of the city are Roman and The Shambles is pure Harry Potter.

[@ianmontgomery7534]

Regarding the adapters - remember the voltage is different in the UK as well as the plug. You need to make sure that the device you plug in can differentiate between 110 and 220V.

[@cheryl71000]

When you go to the pub, there is no table/waitress service. You have to go the bar counter and order and take your drinks back to your table yourself. Meals are brought to you, but you pay for meals upfront. There are no slates in Britain. I remember a older American couple sitting next to me, and they were chatting and about 20 mins the gent asked how do you get service here?? Felt sorry for him, oh you have to go to the bar and take your turn.

[@richardpreskey7758]

That's not true...if you want an American-style slate in a british pub, run a tab

[@xoskeleto]

Always buy your own adaptor before travelling we have to before going abroad xx love anita uk

[@Mitchell4892]

take plug adapters with you (can get UK to US on amazon easily), and also an extension lead to plug extra items in to said plug if you're coming here, will save you a lot of hassle with keeping your devices charged!

[@magnolia7277]

If you drive here put a notice in the back and front windows saying Foreign Driver, it does help people make allowances for you driving slow and carefully.

[@daisysunshine1324]

I’ve read a few comments & I feel obliged to say, not all Brits are quiet and lots love coffee more than tea. Me personally, I will always chat with anyone and love finding out about where they’ve come from & why they are here. It’s fun and passes the time. Specific to London: Do not attempt to drive in London, the traffic is nuts. I grew up in London and didn’t even know my mum could drive until we moved out. Lol. Most crossings in London have ‘look right’ painted on the floor. Just in case you forget. You can find any food, from anywhere in London. We have top Michelin starred chefs to McD’s. Aberdeen Angus steak houses are my favourite. I’ve never had a steak cooked wrong there and they are everywhere. TGIFridays for ribs and burgers etc. But if you want Mexican or Chinese street food, for a quick meal on the move, my favourite is Camden Stables market. There’s also a damn good fish & chip shop and I found last year a little hut that sells bloody great Calamari right by Camden lock. Do not engage with the Drunken Punk. He can be quite intimidating if he’s about. I’ve not done this, became I never think of tourist things when I head in for a shopping trip. But my daughter went with her nan & she highly recommends the London Tomb experience. It sounds fun, so I will get round to doing it one day. In the Summer i wouldn’t risk just turning up at a B&B. I’d always recommend planning ahead and booking. For me, even the idea of just turning up somewhere and hoping there’s a room causes me anxiety lol. If nothing else goes right in the day, you can rely on having a bed. I have faith that you & Anna will make it over one day. ❤

[@johnbaldock6353]

Wish someone told us about the rain when we first went to Florida! OMG it rained for a week!🤣

[@mattytooby]

hotels dont have spare charger extensions, youll be able to get one from the airport or a tech shop in uk

[@richardgray5471]

1) Don't .. Forget about voltage differences, had a work colleague come over from the US plugged in her hairdryer and BANG!!! Most phone / Laptop adaptors should be auto switching 2)Don't get the cheapest adaptors.. some of those are not safe about a fiver £5 is fine, any cheaper and I would worry about the quality.... 3) Don't .... buy waterproof shoes , buy waterproof socks if you think your going out in the rain / walking ... 4) Don't ... worry about the Driving on the other side... if you hire the car just remember the steering wheel goes in the middle of the road 5) Don't ... forget to keep looking left and right all the time... you never know where a cyclist will be coming from, and while it is safer to cross at crossings Jaywalking is not a thing, just cross where and when it's safe. 6) Don't... drink real ale in a pub where everyone else is drinking Lager. They won't keep it right.. check out for the cask marque sign or Camra signs on a pub for good "proper" British beer

[@jhindle7883]

Wolter has the 'mind your P's and Q's' thing wrong - it has nothing to do manners and queuing. it was a cautionary warning to printers apprentices and others engaged in setting type in the old days, because it was easy to get them mixed up because they look almost the same when setting up the type.

[@Soruk42]

Take a couple of travel adapters with you. However, they do NOT change the voltage down, so unless your kit is designed to be able to work with 240V, do NOT plug it in unless you want an impromptu fireworks display and probably your piece of kit to never work again. Your phone charger will almost certainly be fine. You will also find, on your mobile phone, international roaming charges are eye-wateringly expensive. It is very easy to pick up a UK prepaid SIM card. Some also include extremely cheap rates for calling back to USA.

[@GlennJ1881]

When driving and approaching a Red light dont think you can turn right or left here. It's not a thing here. You stay until its Green.

[@peterbrown1012]

We make it simple here, we have filter lights that have a green arrow to let you know when you can turn left or right when the main light is red.

[@markgaskell4694]

Adapters are only really available near London and typically its more European adapters (which are different again). Just bring your own adapters.

[@misschieflolz1301]

I feel I'm pretty lucky. Still gotta pass a driving test, but honestly it was weird when I first started. My mom had had hand/elbow/shoulder issues from work for years, and when I was younger I used to have to change gear for her a lot. I kind of got used to changing gear on my right which weirded me out when I was old enough for lessons. That is a point that if you can get an automatic, it'll give you less to worry about when dealing with driving on the opposite side of the road. Don't be afraid to get aggro when people are crap at indicating too! LOL it happens a lot.

[@GemBob123]

Ok full English brekkie - Sausages e.g. Cumberland, fried eggs (don't flip them), oven roasted or pan fried tomato, baked beans (try and get the UK version if you can, apparently US ones are more bbq-y), back bacon (specific cut of bacon), fried white bread, and finally hash browns and black pudding if you have them (but not essential). You could also add mushrooms if you wanted but these are the main components to a good fried breakfast. Oh and lastly HP brown sauce or ketchup!

[@XiOjala]

When driving the problem isn't being on the left hand side of the road or the steering wheel being on the right side of the car. It is that you will be used to allowing room to the right and passing closely to the left. In other words the car will seem to be too far to your left and you can hit things on that side. Spend a while driving around a quiet route until you get the 'feel'.

[@QuentinRichardson-supersnail]

If you rent a car, remember that most cars in UK are manual (stick shift).

[@sandwitch4300]

Hope you do loads of vids when you travel UK , your reactions will be something else!. Also what lives up to your expectations and what doesn't❣

[@julies5462]

Lots of shops in England sell pretty cheap US plug to UK plug adapters

[@Anakinuk007]

Important to remember any hotel that does not cater for every nationality in terms of chargers/adapters. Europe has many different plugs and adapters, if your European it’s expected you take these things with you. Of course highly likely the airport will have them for sale! Also Britain has a fantastic railway network you can commute easily to anywhere you want. Our roads are busy and usually lots of traffic. Sure in America you can slip onto the highway and go a long way driving in good time. In Britain a hundred mile journey is likely going to take 2-3 hours on a good day.

[@NuronAtren]

I am from Wales, and England feels Englified, it feels totally different to Wales.

[@Thurgosh_OG]

Scotsman here and I agree, Englandshire is definitely English.

[@reflectionsbyjane]

Deco think of visiting smaller towns, larger cities can be very expensive. You’ll get a more diverse feel for the uk. I live in the midlands, roughly 120 miles north of London. Our food is amazing btw

[@julia2jules]

Older properties in the uk don’t have many outlets in each room, unless they have been rewired recently. So if you stay in a B&B you won’t be able to charge all your gadgets at the same time. In my university hall of residence built in the 1960s there was only one outlet (plug socket, electrical Socket or just Socket in the uk) You would need special step down transformer adapters as our voltage is different and you can fry your electrical items without one. In older properties we use extension cords and gang plugs, but these are not very safe, and should never be used with step down transformer adapters.