However there were a few notable observations and experiences during my two week stint:
- UK toilet paper is much thicker than its North American counterpart.
- Mushy peas are wonderful with a little bit of allspice added. Fish and chips are optional.
- Never, ever ask what's in black pudding. Especially after you have already consumed a mouthful or two.
- David Beckham is just as hot on TV in England as he is in North America.
- At work if you are going to the kitchen to get a cup of coffee/tea it is socially required that you also ask everyone in the immediate area if they would like something too. (Thankfully they post who takes what in their tea/coffee on the cupboard doors and there is usually a handy little tray beside the sink to carry it out with.)
- Brits are just as in love with Colin Firth as I am. (And I'm slightly pissed about that...)
- There is a difference between "whisky" and "whiskey" but I can't remember what. Perhaps that's because the conversation occurred while consuming some large quantities of whisky. (Or was it "whiskey"...)
- Living on a house boat is not only socially acceptable, it is revered.
- Roundabouts rule but driving on the left hand side of the road is not for the uninitiated.
- Paying a rather large sum of money for a Mulberry bag while in England is totally justifiable.
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