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Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by Crossboy(m): 6:39pm On Dec 25, 2023
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Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by safariman(m): 6:39pm On Dec 25, 2023
Number 17 is not totally correct, the US only uses Electoral College for presidential elections. The winner of other races (Senate, house of Rep, Governors and local elections) is based on whomever win the total votes.

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Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by gracealonev: 6:39pm On Dec 25, 2023
UK doesn't use metric units.
Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by SALLYBERRY01(m): 6:42pm On Dec 25, 2023
how can i relocate to USA as a fresh engineering graduate and budget friendly

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Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by Adakintroy: 6:43pm On Dec 25, 2023
All this just to sell yakpa.

Black man and dependency..after na them go complain about white supremacy. But come home to .ur ancestral homeland and make it work ...for where?

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Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by enambobo(m): 6:43pm On Dec 25, 2023
I prefer the US. They pay way better than the UK with less taxation. UK uses tax in growing her economy. More reason why tax rate is pretty high compared to the US.
Plus majority of the US companies pay based on hourly rates. Meaning you're paid based on your time worked. If you put in the extra effort and work 16 hours, you're paid based on that unlike the UK where the rate most times is fixed per month. Not many UK companies pay hourly.

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Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by drlaykay(m): 6:47pm On Dec 25, 2023
The most important difference was omitted which is the healthcare system.
Healthcare is free in the UK but you have to pay through your nose to seek healthcare in the USA

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Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by femi4: 6:48pm On Dec 25, 2023
pansophist:
The US is at least 40 times bigger than the UK.
The whole UK is less than Alaska

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Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by creativehubb: 6:48pm On Dec 25, 2023
Must it be relocate to?

Pray to be able to afford to travel to countries for visits and trips, it's more fun than relocation.

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Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by Vinnie2000(m): 6:48pm On Dec 25, 2023
I would like UK, so that I can watch my Team Arsenal, Man Utd, Everton, Newcastle and other EPL clubs live. smiley smiley

I would like USA, so I can see some Las Vegas Casinos and even Strip Clubs. cool lipsrsealed

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Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by foleskay(m): 6:49pm On Dec 25, 2023
US is more religious than d UK.

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Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by CJStarz: 6:50pm On Dec 25, 2023
1MILLIONLiGHTS:
UK, I like their English . So sweet and therapeutic to one's hearing.
Hia, d nonsense English wey dey dey speak through the nose. Dat thing dey vex me eh.

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Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by enambobo(m): 6:50pm On Dec 25, 2023
gracealonev:
UK doesn't use metric units.
What are you capping? UK uses the metric unit meter for length, kilogram for mass, and seconds for time. US uses imperial units, inches, feet, pounds, ounces, miles etc.

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Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by Mcslize: 6:50pm On Dec 25, 2023
I can go on vacation to those two countries but I will never like to reside in any of those two or raise my unborn children there.

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Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by Dennisochampa: 6:51pm On Dec 25, 2023
I've been in the UK for a few months now and I feel safe compared to how I think I will feel when I'm in the US....

I fear gun pass any other thing and e come be place wen be say person fit just Waka up to you and poof.... Them don lite you...
The only issue wen I get for UK na the cold.... The cold pain pass if person stone you with hot fire wood....

At the end of the day... My advise for anyone planning to relocate is... Wherever you find yourself, make sure you study the place very well before going....
UK for example.... The rent and bills mad..... I never go USA make I know how e be Sha.....
Make God help man..... Amen

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Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by BreconHills(m): 6:51pm On Dec 25, 2023
Axis313:
God bless Nigeria with "natural resources",but refused to bless it with "good leaders",while Japan have little or no "natural resources",instead it is "natural disaster" they were plagued with,but He bless them with "good leaders".
All of us can see the results.


Good leaders come from good people.

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Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by thatigboman: 6:51pm On Dec 25, 2023
No 17 is wrong. The right comparison is that UK uses parliamentary system while the US uses presidential system.

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Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by Mcslize: 6:52pm On Dec 25, 2023
JAPAHTML:
California USA cool

Don't let Charles Okacha catch you for calling California. Your own don finish be that.
Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by Gohs: 6:53pm On Dec 25, 2023
It is TIME to impeach Tinubu from office.

He is a cocaine seller who forged his certificate — No Qualifications!

He is the KING of criminals.
REMOVE him now. . .OR ELSE. . .

He will DESTROY Nigeria in four years.

That's the TRUTH. . .
Let's Face it!!

#TinubuMustGo

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Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by BreconHills(m): 6:53pm On Dec 25, 2023
Dennisochampa:
I've been in the UK for a few months now and I feel safe compared to how I think I will feel when I'm in the US....

I fear gun pass any other thing and e come be place wen be say person fit just Waka up to you and poof.... Them don lite you...
The only issue wen I get for UK na the cold.... The cold pain pass if person stone you with hot fire wood....

At the end of the day... My advise for anyone planning to relocate is... Wherever you find yourself, make sure you study the place very well before going....
UK for example.... The rent and bills mad..... I never go USA make I know how e be Sha.....
Make God help man..... Amen

You will get used to it. Parts of the US are also very cold and who knows how America will vote next year.

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Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by boxypane(m): 6:54pm On Dec 25, 2023
okikijamal:
I still prefer the US anyday, anytime.
True though. If you find yourself in the right environment in the US, you make more money. But for the relaxed gun laws!!!
Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by Menclothing: 6:54pm On Dec 25, 2023
USA happening place to enjoy
Uk great infrastructure and boring

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Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by APOPTOSIS: 6:55pm On Dec 25, 2023
I have lived in both countries.
The United States of America remains the best destination for both the singles and family structured and for any human being on earth including the animals. The US brings out the best in you even when you have nothing to offer. That's the only country on earth you can wear slippers to visit & leave wearing Timberland

The country is structured to make you successful.
The jobs opportunities in America can confuse you for years, as one would be confused where to specialize.
The only country even when you don't have papers you are not embarrassed or castigated, rather you are encouraged to get such. In the United States you rarely fear deportation. You would have committed one of their worst crimes for deportation to be revisited.

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Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by Gbadebo19(m): 6:55pm On Dec 25, 2023
Give us 20 surprising differences between.
1. Iran and Afghanistan
2. Nigeria and Hell Fire.

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Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by Loverboi2cute(m): 6:56pm On Dec 25, 2023
BigDawsNet:
God bless both countries

Typical Yorúba man

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Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by Mayhem1: 6:56pm On Dec 25, 2023
enambobo:
I prefer the US. They pay way better than the UK with less taxation. UK uses tax in growing her economy. More reason why tax rate is pretty high compared to the US.
Plus majority of the US companies pay based on hourly rates. Meaning you're paid based on your time worked. If you put in the extra effort and work 16 hours, you're paid based on that unlike the UK where the rate most times is fixed per month. Not many UK companies pay hourly.
Quick reminder for you, I hope you know that a Gun is a distance tool while a Knife is more of a up close and personal type of tool, so keep in mind it won’t be hard for your enemy to take you out if you decide to stay in the US, don’t forget that there a more guns than the general population in the country.

Ordinary road rage they will shoot you down like a goat, So choose your poison wisely.

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Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by Regex: 6:57pm On Dec 25, 2023
Abid2020:
1. Units of Measurement: The UK employs the metric system, while the US utilizes the imperial system.

2. Spelling: The UK follows British English spelling, whereas the US adheres to American English spelling.

3. Driving: In the UK, driving occurs on the left side of the road, whereas in the US, it's on the right.

4. School Uniforms: It's common for students in the UK to wear uniforms, whereas in the US, it's not as prevalent.

5. Tipping: Tipping is expected in many US service industries, while it's less common in the UK.

6. Day Drinking: In the UK, daytime alcohol consumption is more acceptable than in the US, where it's often associated with negative connotations.

7. Gun Laws: The US has relatively lax gun laws compared to the UK, where firearms are heavily regulated.

8. Taxes: The UK has a higher overall tax rate than the US, but the US has a more complex tax system.

9. Public Transportation: Public transport is more widely used and developed in the UK than in the US.

10. Football vs. Soccer: In the UK, football refers to soccer, while in the US, football refers to American football.

11. Drinking Age: The legal drinking age is 18 in the UK and 21 in the US.

12.Time Zones:The US has multiple time zones, while the UK has only one.

13. Religion: The US is more religiously diverse than the UK.

14. Holidays: The UK celebrates more bank holidays than the US observes federal holidays.

15. Food Portions: Portion sizes tend to be larger in the US than in the UK.

16. Social Class: In the UK, the concept of social class deeply influences people's lives, including their access to education and employment opportunities. In contrast, the US traditionally has a more fluid social class structure, emphasizing individual achievement and meritocracy.

17. Electoral System: The US employs an electoral college, while the UK uses a parliamentary system.

18. Currency: The UK uses the pound sterling, while the US uses the US dollar.

19. Punctuality: Punctuality is highly valued in the UK, while in the US, it's often more relaxed.

20. Politeness: The British are known for their politeness, while Americans are generally seen as more outgoing and friendly.

In the end, which one do you prefer to relocate to? Tell us why in the comments.

United Kingdom is my country of preference between the two.

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Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by ednut1(m): 6:57pm On Dec 25, 2023
SALLYBERRY01:
how can i relocate to USA as a fresh engineering graduate and budget friendly
study visa or marriage
Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by Mcslize: 6:57pm On Dec 25, 2023
SALLYBERRY01:
how can i relocate to USA as a fresh engineering graduate and budget friendly

I would have loved to show you a more better way. But you won't value the assistance I will render you.

But if you really want to, then I will like to ask, what's your budget at the moment? Let's start from there.

Do know that, you don't have to save huge amount of money to make your japa move. But having a good idea of your current budget will be a good starting point.

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Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by DeepSight(m): 6:58pm On Dec 25, 2023
Compared to most of Europe, the USA is a land of bush people.

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Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by Ewedegubbler: 6:59pm On Dec 25, 2023
USA people are generally generous while the British are using Ruler to measure their yam before cooking

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Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by Jokerman(m): 7:00pm On Dec 25, 2023
USA over UK... Anytime , anyday

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