I thought I’d lighten the mood with another culture shock post…
Drinks
Drinks don’t always come with ice and garnish, so to avoid all confusion make sure you ask for them. Example: “May I have a gin and tonic with ice and a slice, please?”
Beer
Most people drink pints of beer as opposed to splitting pitchers. A lot [...]
Wow! It’s been nearly a year since I moved to the UK from Canada. It has had its fair share of ups and downs but I feel comfortable here and I’ve even got a grasp on the slang. Let me share a few with you.
slag: slut
chav: guy who wears sporty clothes and [...]
Better in Canada
Better in England
Peanut Butter: okay, I know, I’m a peanut butter snob
Roads: While Canada has wider roads, larger shoulders, less curves, no hedges or stone walls to crash into, we do have bigger pot holes and bumpy surfaces. I still prefer driving in Canada, though!
Restaurant prices: give me Swiss Chalet anyday! [...]
