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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Spin off from the European myths thread, I am English (so soon I won't be European :( ) and here are some of my stereotypes about Americans:

- Americans require EXTREMELY cold drinks. If it's a cold drink, it must be served filled with ice. Fridge-cold drinks without ice are not acceptable

- Americans can be identified in the summer by their shorts. Shorts are worn in some places in Europe in the summer but not very commonly outside the beach. Extra American points if there is a shirt tucked into the shorts and a belt, with white socks and running shoes.

- This doesn't apply to people in NYC, but Americans love their cars, have enormous cars (even the ones many people consider to be "small" or "average" are big to me) and drive everywhere. This is a function of low gas prices and poor public transport/infrastructure

- Americans eat at really weird (to me!) times - really early. Lunch at 12, sometimes even earlier. Dinner at 6, sometimes earlier. Before I moved here, the first time I encountered this was a client coming from here who I invited for dinner; he said yes but he'd be arriving late so did I mind having a late dinner.... at 7:30. I thought he was joking, but no!

I will think of more but I think that's a start![/quote]

I agree with all of the above! Especially in SoCal where I spent many years. I've seen people have lunch at 11:30!!

Do you have any tips on where to meet Brits? 
I've been in the US 10 years, but on the west coat until recently. 
I'm looking to meet some Brits here because I always enjoy having some British friends for the banter. My husband is American and I have lots of American friends too, there's just something different about the British banter. 
Cheers. [/quote]

Do you support a Premier League English football team (soccer)? If so, there are a few supporters clubs here, made up of expat Brits and some Americans, and that's a good way to meet some Brits! [/quote]

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