An American expat has revealed a list of US habits that Brits might find offensive, including unexpected dining etiquette. Kalyn, who has been residing in the UK for nearly a decade, operates the Girl Gone London YouTube channel. She uses the platform to share her experiences living in Britain and posts videos on a variety of topics, from US vs UK comparisons to food .
In one of her recent videos, Kalyn highlighted seven American customs that could be seen as impolite in the UK, ranging from giving house tours to being overly loud and openly discussing religion. Kalyn stated: "So, in the States, it's not considered weird; Americans love giving a house tour. A visitor comes over to your house and you want to show them around your house.
"And I know that the British people in the audience are initially going to think, 'Well, it's because Americans want to show off their house, and we don't do that here. We don't brag about things like Americans do'." "And in some ways, that could be true; you could be proud of your house or things that you've done to it and maybe you do want to show it to somebody for some appreciation.
" However, Kalyn clarified that there is "another element" to this custom, suggesting that socialising outside of the home is more prevalent in the UK than in the US. She further explained that Americans view their homes as a place to "have people over for longer periods of time", something Kalyn believes "reflects back" on their fondness for the house tour. Kaly.
