Category Archives: British American differences

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 597

Posted on April 9, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Orange and purple are the new black in Maryland The other day I wore an orange top here in the USA. If you wear an orange top in Maryland people immediately assume you’re doing it to support the Orioles baseball … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 593

Posted on April 6, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Pennsylvania roadtrip So, the intention of this roadtrip was to get to different areas of PA from those more Amish influenced areas that we’d been to before. The aim was to take in Philly and some of the surrounding towns … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 591

Posted on March 31, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Eatery bucket list As well as a travel bucket list, we have an eatery bucket list to complete before we go back to the UK, and I have to say it’s not all great food, but such is the way of … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 588

Posted on March 24, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

American foods I’ve never even heard of/never want to eat… I still have some foods on my American bucket list. Grits – check (gross); gumbo – check (love); S’mores – check (gross). Like, I’ve never had a PB&J (Peanut Butter … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 586

Posted on March 20, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Spring Maryland style Well, first day of Spring here on the East Coast looks like this: It sucks. Big time. Why I’m slightly partial to the USA An American friend yesterday gave an excellent description of the differences between the … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 585

Posted on March 18, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

UK culture in USA schools – talent show time! Harry’s school is holding a ‘cultural talent show’ whereby the children are encouraged to ‘demonstrate a talent reflective of your culture’ and ‘take to the fashion show ramp while modeling your … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 584

Posted on March 18, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

USA is THE place! As I prepare to depart Uncle Sam’s shores, I hear that the USA is becoming the most desirable to move to from the UK. Apparently almost half of UK residents admit they would not miss the over-crowding … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 581

Posted on March 14, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Red Nose Day in the USA We Brits like our little customs in America-land still. And one of those is the event that is Red Nose Day / Comic Relief. What’s this all about? ask my American friends. Well, it’s … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 579

Posted on March 11, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Saying things in the English accent I still don’t mind if Americans want me to talk to them just so they can get off on my accent. That’s cool with me. I guess it could be considered that I am … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 562

Posted on February 1, 2015 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Take out boxes/bags USA vs UK I love the American take out boxes in restaurants. It means you don’t have to eat all your dinner in one go – save it for lunch = economical! Nothing is wasted! You can … Continue reading →