How American Culture Is Influencing Daily British Life
The wonderfully candid Laurence Brown of Lost in the Pond explores how eight aspects of American culture, from Fourth of July celebrations and Black Friday shopping to air conditioning and Oreo cookies, are increasingly influencing daily life in the United Kingdom. Other examples include hot-and-cold mixer taps, “restroom” signs, country music, and Philly cheesesteaks.
Since leaving Britain for a life in the United States in 2008, I’ve since discovered that several popular American things have kind of… swapped places with me.
Distinctive American Phrases That Baffle British People
