I'm an American living in the UK, here is the common US habit that is considered ‘crass' in Britain
AFTER moving to the UK, one American woman noticed a big cultural difference.
She revealed a common US habit that is considered to be "crass" by Brits.
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An American woman living in the UK pointed out one of the biggeset cultural differences she has come across
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The TikTok user, know as
And while things such as tipping culture and humour are widely known to differ between the nationalities, there is another significant difference, according to the American.
Talking about money is something which the British and those living in the States approach in opposite ways.
"One thing that you'll hear in the States is how much somebody paid for a house, or whatever," the TikToker said.
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She recalled how a friend of hers in the US spoke openly about how much she paid for her sofa and stove among other things during a "house tour".
On the other hand, she pointed out how people in the UK tend to be a little more reserved when it comes to financial matters.
"Brits just don't talk about differences in money because, honestly, it's crass and why do I need to know how much your sofa cost? It's like you're bragging or something," she explained.
The influencer went on to say that she thinks people in UK are "more mindful of others".
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According to her, Brits are aware that not everyone has the same things as them whereas most Americans tend to take a "Well, I have this and you don't" approach.
Her British followers shared their thoughts on the observation in the comments section.
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"We brag more about how cheap we got it. I'm a charity shop shopper," said one viewer.
"Whereas in Britain you might tell me you like my dress and I'll immediately brag about getting it on sale, or the pockets," agreed another person.
"It's not classy to talk about money, and I personally don't want anyone to know my financial situation," commented a third TikTok user.
"I don't want people to borrow money or feel sorry for me because I don't have any lol."
"We don't talk personal money in the UK. It's just not on," added another follower.
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Brexit means British citizens now have to apply for visas to move to countries within the EU. While some countries residency restrictions are easier than others, here's what you need to do at home before moving:
Notify HMRC about your upcoming move.
Let your local authority know and provide a forwarding address.
Contact your mortgage and utility providers and bank before leaving.
If you have paid enough UK national insurance contributions, you can qualify for a state pension abroad - contact the
You can sign up to the Royal Mail's
If you have outstanding student loans, contact the
If you have children, give due notice to childcares and schools.
"Old money whispers, new money shouts," pointed out one commenter.
Another American based in the UK shared the biggest cultural differences she has noticed.
Meanwhile, a Brit living abroad shared the
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