21 Things Every Brit Living In America Can Relate To

Brits in America tend to notice the little things first, from the accent comments to the endless questions about where they are really from. The shared language makes the move feel easy at first, but daily life in the United States still comes with plenty of culture shock.

That is what makes this list so relatable, because it captures the awkward, funny, and slightly exhausting moments many British expats run into after settling in. From tipping confusion to people trying out their best fake accent, the experience is familiar in all the wrong ways.

Here are 21 things every Brit living in America can probably relate to.

1. You believe your accent will help you snag a date

2. Actually, it can

A lot of Americans seem to find the British accent attractive.

That part at least works in your favor.

3. Strangers try to mimic the way you talk

Their version is always so bad and hilarious.

4. Someone has probably guessed you're from Australia.

"Hey, you're Australian, right?"

Close, but not even a little bit.

5. Just moments after meeting you, you're already being quizzed about Brexit.

Just moments after meeting you, you're already being quizzed about Brexit.

6. People ask if you've ever met the Queen

"She's the Queen, not the bartender at the local pub."

7. People assume you're a big "soccer" fan

8. You have to explain that your school is not like Hogwarts

9. This scene from Waterloo Road is probably a more accurate description

Reality is usually a lot less magical.

Also, this is like the person debating whether to ask a clingy friend to leave early.

10. They either think you are part of London's high and mighty...

11. ...or you're a peasant from the slums. There's no in-between.

12. You can't sit down to a cup of tea without someone telling you how British you are

13. Americans are no match for you in a drinking competition

14. People expect you to be accustomed to rainfall

15. You find it difficult to relate to Americans who are touchy...

"Get your hands off me, Mister!"

16. ...and you can't stand store employees who are way too friendly

"Tone it down a bit, would you?"

Some of the small talk feels a bit much.

17. You don't understand American television...

18. ...nor do you understand their commercials

19. The biggest culture shock of all: purchase tax

20. You've thought to yourself, "Do I really need to tip all the time?"

The tipping culture in America doesn't sit well with Brits.

21. You crave British sarcasm so badly.

Americans just don't do it the way Brits do.

That dry humor is hard to replace.

If you are a Brit living in America, you've certainly experienced some of these things at one point or another.

While Brits may love America wholeheartedly, there is no denying that there is no place like home. Don't you agree?

To all our British readers, which one of these experiences can you relate to? And if you're American, have you been guilty of asking your British friends some awkward questions?

We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.

Some culture shocks never get old.

Wait, you think that’s awkward, until you see real people finding their “twins” without any DNA test.