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Daily Mail
13-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mail
American woman living in the UK reveals British household features that would send US natives 'into a coma'
An American woman living in the UK has ruffled feathers after revealing four features of British households that send her 'into a coma'. Known as @yorkshireyank on TikTok, she often comments on the cultural differences between her adopted home and the US. In a video that has been viewed more than 200,000 times, the woman identifies four facets of UK homes that baffle her - and would similarly send her fellow Americans into a spin. The woman, who has almost 15,000 followers on the platform, starts with plug sockets, which she calls 'outlets'. She explains that she has been caught out by the on/off switches that control the power used by appliances. 'I can't tell you the number of times I've actually tried to make toast and that darn thing was not on,' she says. The second common characteristic of UK homes that she believes would alienate those living in small apartments in major US cities is the space available. 'Space is a premium - now I have lots of it,' she says. Third on her list is timekeeping, specifically, the 24-hour clock which is widely used in Britain, especially on digital alarm clocks and appliances like ovens. 'Yorkshire Yank' refers to this as 'military time', adding that 'most people' in her home country wouldn't be able to interpret a screen displaying 17:16. She says: 'Most people would see this and go, "I don't know what time that is," when it's really 5:18.' By using the 24-hour clock, Brits 'overcomplicate it,' she adds. But, the feature of UK homes that she appears to find most frustrating is the lack of 'closets'. It would seem that she expected to find fitted wardrobes in her Yorkshire house. She says to viewers: 'Why does my house not have any closets?' The US national explains that there was 'an empty cupboard with nothing in it' which she transformed by adding shelves. She elaborates: 'There's no other closets in the whole house - just an under stair [closet] and I turned that into a pantry.' To remedy this, she turned her spare bedroom into a walk-in wardrobe, adding that it would have cost her £10,000 to have one built in a new-build home. 'When we were looking at new builds, one of the new builds actually quoted me £10,000 to build a closet,' she says. 'And it was just glass doors on rails, and that was it. I don't get it.' The video attracted a lot of attention online, amassing almost 450 comments - but the majority of these were not sympathetic to the US woman. One person wrote: 'You're telling me America really doesn't know what the 24 [hour] clock is?' Another appeared to agree when they said: 'Calling [the] 24-hour clock "overcomplicated" has absolutely sent me'. The US woman's video amassed almost 450 comments - but very few of these were sympathetic to her A third person was similarly critical when they commented: 'Outlet? It's a plug socket! And it's for safety - our electricity runs at 240V, American [electricity] is only 120V.' A fourth TikToker was left confused by the US woman's video - but not in the way she had expected. They said: 'I'm sure toasters won't even click down if they're not plugged in.' While a firth person explained: 'Yup, we buy standalone wardrobes. Not sure why we don't have built-in cupboards - maybe space?' A sixth user was so incensed by the woman's critique of UK homes that she wrote: 'If it's so bad, you can choose to leave'. Yet, not everyone was disappointed by Yorkshire Yank's appraisal of British households. One person admitted: 'I'm British and these things annoy me also'.
Daily Mail
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
US woman living in the UK reveals what Americans REALLY think about Britons
An American woman living in the UK has revealed what those in the US really think about British people. Maxine, a US native currently living and working in North Yorkshire, took to TikTok to share what people in her home country really think of the British. The self-described ' Yorkshire Yank ' regularly shares her 'rage, truths and life' living in the UK as a healthcare worker originally raised in the Midwest. Beginning the short clip, she introduced the tongue-in-cheek video saying, 'How Americans think the UK is.' Turning to the camera, she held up a mug and pretended to sip tea. 'Here in the UK, we start each day with a cup of tea and wave out the window,' she said, pretending to live up to American's perceptions of Brits. Next, she said Americans also believe it's always raining. 'Rain? It's always raining. It's actually emotionally raining, even when it's not raining,' she said. 'Ah yes, and everyone in the UK owns a corgi - you get one issued with your NHS number,' she said jokingly. 'Americans think we watch the King every single day,' she said. 'I hate to break it to you but that's a no.' 'But hey, we do love snacks,' she said jokingly, revealing a packet of Love Corn, a popular British brand of seasoned cooked corn pieces. Much of her content is based around comparing the American experience with the British. In one video, she described the things that 'disturbed' her when she first moved to the UK, including pre-payment metres, food banks, zero hour contracts and the 'shockingly low wages compared to America'. Elsewhere, she has discussed differences such as 'having to pull the handle up to lock the door' in the UK, a mechanism that doesn't exist in the US where 'literally all I'd have to do is turn a key'. She also noted that most British homes 'don't have screen doors' and that most people 'don't open their windows'. Describing herself on her social media account, she said: 'I'm The Yorkshire Yank — a one-woman cultural mash-up with a camera, a kettle, and a mango obsession. I create content that celebrates the joy, chaos, and comfort of life between two worlds. 'Whether I'm combining spicy sauce with a Sunday roast or explaining Yorkshire slang to perplexed Americans, I bring bold flavour, sharp wit, and a big-hearted approach to everything I share.' Several humoured Brits took to the comments. One wrote: 'You could be the Queen.' A second joked: 'Ha ha ha the tea alarm sounds each day at 9am 12am and 4pm,' while others simply left laughing emojis. It comes after one American had a rude awakening after realising that she was eating raw chicken while munching on M&S chicken. Gizelle Cade, who is from California but now lives in the UK, shared a video to TikTok in which she branded a breaded chicken product from Marks & Spencer 'so gross'. In the clip, she held a piece of half-eaten chicken up to the camera to show the pink flesh and blood near the bone inside. Criticising the chicken, Gizelle said: 'For the record, if you are ever eating chicken that has this kind of pink in it, it is bad. It's really, really bad. Look at that. So gross.' She wrote in the caption: 'Tried M&S chicken. It was pink. Emetophobia kicked in. Instant panic.' Emetophobia is the fear of vomit. Those who suffer from it often avoid foods that could make them sick and throw up, including undercooked meats that could lead to food poisoning. However, Gizelle was quickly corrected by British viewers, who pointed out that unless she had bought the chicken from the picnic foods section of M&S, the meat required cooking before it could be eaten. In one of her replies to comments, it was apparent she was under the impression that the chicken only needed to be heated, not cooked. She said: 'It was cooked, it's the Southern Chicken that comes cooked, all you gotta do is heat it.' But others reiterated that the product would have had to be cooked in the oven or air fryer for a certain amount of time, and the instructions were stated on the package. 'It's part cooked,' one person clarified, while another added: 'It literally says that you need to cook it.' 'It's not a ready cooked product,' a third explained. 'She bought it from the RAW MEAT section, didn't bother to read the packaging and just dug in. 'The top of the packaging literally says 'NEEDS COOKING' and there's detailed cooking instructions on the back.' In a follow-up video, Gizelle realised her error and thanked viewers for their comments. 'You literally just changed my life in like two seconds with one comment,' she said in reply to a message clarifying that the chicken needed to be fully cooked in the oven.
Scottish Sun
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I'm an American living in the UK, here is the common US habit that is considered ‘crass' in Britain
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 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. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 An American woman living in the UK pointed out one of the biggeset cultural differences she has come across Credit: TikTok/@yorkshireyank The TikTok user, know as Yorkshire Yank, often discusses the cultural quirks she has noticed between the two locations. 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. Read More On Real Life ROLL ON Van life: I left UK for better life abroad - I never realised how hard it'd get 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". 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. Geordie Shore star reveals she's quitting the UK and moving to Ibiza after making HUGE changes to her life "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. How easy is it to move abroad? 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 International Pension Centre. You can sign up to the Royal Mail's redirection service. If you have outstanding student loans, contact the Student Loans Centre. 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 five things she misses the most about the UK.
The Sun
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
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. 2 The TikTok user, know as Yorkshire Yank, often discusses the cultural quirks she has noticed between the two locations. 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. 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". 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. "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. "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 five things she misses the most about the UK. 2
Daily Mail
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
American woman living in the UK reveals common US habit considered 'crass' in Britain
An American woman living in the UK has revealed the everyday habits from back home that Britons find baffling - including one US tendency she claims is seen as 'crass'. The woman, known on TikTok as Yorkshire Yank, regularly shares her take on the cultural quirks she's noticed since settling in the UK. In a recent video that's already gained plenty of traction, the expat took a deep dive into the subtle differences between British and American life. And the most notable difference between the two nationalities is the inclination to talk openly about money. 'One thing that you'll hear in the States is how much somebody paid for a house, or whatever,' she began. 'I remember going around a house tour once and being told, "We got this sofa from Ethan Allen and it was $1,500… and here's our beautiful stove and this is how much it cost." '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.' In her view, this difference reflects a broader cultural mindset: 'I think UK people are more mindful of others… more mindful of how others do not have things, while in the US, it's more like, "Well, I have this and you don't".' The candid clip also touched on other staples of American life that simply don't exist, or don't translate, in Britain. 'Another thing that we don't do in the UK that's really common in the United States is we don't have tailgating parties,' she explained, referring to the pre-game gatherings in car parks (often fuelled by hot dogs, lawn chairs and portable grills) before American football games or college sports. 'Could you really imagine a bunch of football supporters having a tailgating party prior to the actual match?' She continued: 'Another thing that we don't really do in the UK is we don't really have cheerleaders to the extent that we do in the United States. 'I mean, in the US we would have kids doing cheer when they were tiny. I was a cheerleader when I was very young - I was from the YWCA cheerleading days, so that will tell you how old I am.' The YWCA, or Young Women's Christian Association, runs youth programmes across the US. The TikToker also mentioned how rites of passage in American schools simply don't carry over to British education. 'As far as I know, the UK doesn't really have the senior picture thing… we don't have the graduation parties, the yearbooks, the senior pictures to the extent that we have in the US.' When she says yearbook, she means a huge, photo-packed book that captures the full high school experience, including extracurriculars, friendships, class photos and embarrassing hairstyles. 'It literally covers everything that we did in our high school years - it was fantastic and it's an amazing memory.' She reminisced about one event in particular: 'Another thing we did in the high school I graduated from, which you would probably not have here, is we had a locked-in party. 'They locked us into the school and it was fantastic - it was one of the best parties I ever had.' She added: 'Another thing you don't do is you don't have the high school graduations. We had your uni graduation but for high school - kind of cool, actually.' Yorkshire Yank went on to show off some throwback photos from her own high school graduation, complete with a towering 1980s perm and an impressive celebratory cake. Wrapping up her list of observations, she said: 'This is my final thing - we don't really have the yellow buses like we do in the United States. 'They do use city buses [in the UK] but you're not going to see the yellow buses like we do in the US.' In the States, the yellow school bus is a symbol of childhood itself. Britons rushed to the comments to clarify their position on discussing money, confirming the TikToker's idea British commenters were quick to weigh in, with many confirming that openly discussing money remains firmly off-limits in UK culture. One viewer wrote: 'We brag more about how cheap we got it. I'm a charity shop shopper.' Another agreed: 'Whereas in Britain you might tell me you like my dress and I'll immediately brag about getting it on sale… or the pockets.' One person reflected on the British distaste for financial disclosure, writing: 'It's not classy to talk about money, and I personally don't want anyone to know my financial situation. I don't want people to borrow money or feel sorry for me because I don't have any lol.' Another said simply: 'We don't talk personal money in the UK. It's just not on.' While the US and UK may share a language, certain customs don't always cross the Atlantic.
