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BRITTANY IS A FORMER FLORIDIAN WHO NOW LIVES IN BIRMINGHAM AND SHE ALSO CAN'T UNDERSTAND OUR WASHING UP METHODS 09:57, 09 Feb 2025Updated 12:56, 10 Feb 2025 An American living in the UK

has pointed out British customs that she finds “weird” – from why we rinse the dishes to calling dinner ‘tea’. Although she admits having access to a free NHS is a “relief”. Brittany, who

asked for her surname not to be revealed, is a former Floridian who now lives in Birmingham with her British hubby, Nick, 36. The 32-year-old often shares the stark differences between her

home country and the UK with her 20,000 TikTok followers (@thebrickhousechronicles ). “There’s actually a big debate about the way British versus Americans wash up,” Brittany told

WHAT'S THE JAM . “I thought everyone in the world would do it the same way but it appears Brits have their own method. “You don’t rinse the dishes after washing; it makes no sense. Food

is [also] a big one – having British food day in and day out is difficult on the stomach. “There’s also traditional dishes that I can’t wrap my head around, like eel pie. A lot of chip shop

food is really greasy, too, and I don’t understand battered items that aren’t usually battered like chips and sausages. Article continues below “Black pudding is not for me either. I also

had to adjust much more than I thought I would linguistically. There are a lot more differences between American and British English than I realised – and the UK has so many regional

dialects. “I remember being so confused when my husband’s parents kept asking us over for tea and they actually meant dinner. My voice also goes up at the end of a question now, whereas

Americans stay pretty flat. “It’s something my friends and family back home think I’m quite weird for.” Brittany also says that her American ways have been affected by British pub culture –

and she’s obsessed with the weather these days as well. She added: “I drink a whole lot more and way earlier in the day, too. I think and talk about the weather all the time. When it’s nice,

I hang my clothes out to dry, which isn’t something I did in the US." Brittany moved to the UK in 2019 to settle down and buy a house. Currently, her bills are just £900 per month all

in – compared to the average cost of living per month in a household for two in Florida, which sits at £1,200. She has previously gone viral after sharing the things in British houses that

don’t make sense to an American – from double taps in the bathroom to washing machines in the kitchen. Despite these lifestyle adjustments, she admits that there are a few upsides to being a

UK resident. Brittany said: “The stress of the healthcare system is definitely something I’m happy not to deal with any longer. It’s a relief to not live with the fear of going bankrupt if

I get sick. While the NHS isn’t free to immigrants living here, as we have to pay a surcharge before we have access to it, this is still much cheaper than in the US. Article continues below

“I’m glad to be living in a city that’s walkable, too, and has good public transportation. Most places in the US require a car to get around, which leads to many Americans thinking 20

minutes is a long trek. My hope is that Brits, who are known for their sense of humour, will take my opinions in their stride and see the funny side.”