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Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by haphizz57(m): 7:28pm 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.

Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by ednut1(m): 7:29pm On Dec 25, 2023

SALLYBERRY01:
like how much are we talking about

google am. Usually over 10 to 15m

Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by GreatrAnalyst: 7:30pm On Dec 25, 2023

Jewessgratitud3:
The UK use the word post for letter while the US say mail

The British say flyover, Americans say overpass

The British say Rubber while American say Eraser

British👉 exercise book, Americans call it notebook

Americans say sidewalk while British call it pavement.

British say petrol American use Gas

British 👉 full stop Americans 👉 period

British 👉 holiday Americans 👉 vacation

British 👉 car Boot. Americans 👉 car trunk

British> windscreen Americans 👉 windshield

These all mean the same thing but if you tell a British man overpass or Eraser he may not immediately understand what you're talking about.

Kudos...

Also US uses elevator, UK calls it lift

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Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by Whalis: 7:30pm On Dec 25, 2023

MemoriesAndMe:
No, it's the US that uses imperial system -feet, inches, miles, ounces, pounds, fahrenheit etc.

Imperial as the name implies is British.

Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by Ashirioluwa: 7:32pm On Dec 25, 2023

Lifeinlight:
even your useless corrupt government are running to those countries on a daily basis. They also have dual citizenship of these countries for themselves and families

Keep decieving yourself jare

I am only telling you the truth: the truth is that some people will not trade Naija for anywhere in the world because they are making it big here in Naija.

Someone like Dangote is not going to trade Naija for anywhere in the world, and the truth is that the guy might not be as successful as this if he had relocated to the US or UK during his youth days. Just saying, I don't know.

I understand there are limited opportunities here in Naija, but some people will still make it big and become super rich.

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Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by ednut1(m): 7:32pm On Dec 25, 2023

UnfairLife7:
interesting

seems US doesn't consider same sex marriage as a means to relocate right? only opposite

I can see Ikoyi, is it a must they get married in Nigeria or they can also do that in the US?

same sex is illegal in Nigeria so they dont have expect from Nigerians. The only option most times is to get married in Nigeria unless maybe they had usa visa before. USA won’t grant many of these guys visa to go visit usa in the first place hence they marry. Then the woman files for them based in marriage.

Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by emmybobo1: 7:38pm On Dec 25, 2023

Whalis:
Imperial as the name implies is British.

I don’t know why the ignorants argue the most. The imperial units are used by the US. Young man learn or you browse it. Tufia

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Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by SALLYBERRY01(m): 7:38pm On Dec 25, 2023

ednut1:
google am. Usually over 10 to 15m

i no fit afford that kind money

Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by Amayabor1: 7:42pm On Dec 25, 2023

thatigboman:
No 17 is wrong. The right comparison is that UK uses parliamentary system while the US uses presidential system.

What's the difference between what you just said and what the post said?

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Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by Mcslize: 7:43pm On Dec 25, 2023

SALLYBERRY01:
how much will i need

You don't need to break a bank to make the move. Just make sure you're saving. But first of all, what did you study in school?

Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by UnfairLife7(m): 7:43pm On Dec 25, 2023

ednut1:
same sex is illegal in Nigeria so they dont have expect from Nigerians. The only option most times is to get married in Nigeria unless maybe they had usa visa before. USA won’t grant many of these guys visa to go visit usa in the first place hence they marry. Then the woman files for them based in marriage.

okay

but how did they come in contact with these women when they're in Nigeria?

Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by Originalsly: 7:43pm On Dec 25, 2023

I would say US is the better destination... variety ... choices ... options.... opportunities. For one it's a very vast country ... e.g to fly from New York to California is about 5 hours.... non stop.... the width of the country. One can find the climate he is comfortable with .... you like hot ... go live in the south ... Florida ... Texas ... Louisiana... you like it extra hot then go live in Las Vegas .... like it cold try Alaska.... no such options in the UK ... one dish on their menu. Some States are strict on immigration status ... others like NY are not.... and even make it extremely difficult for the FG to scoop up illegal immigrants. But if you commit a felony .... robbery .... caught with drugs ... on gun related charges... auto theft etc..... imprisonment ... then released to ICE before saying goodbye on your free flight back to country of origin. One thing in the US is competition ... like in any field... the competition is fierce. And yes ... as someone said earlier ... the hourly rate pay is very common .... mainly office workers and management be on salary. The reason many will go for blue collar jobs.... they follow the money.

Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by Amayabor1: 7:44pm On Dec 25, 2023

Ewedegubbler:
USA people are generally generous while the British are using Ruler to measure their yam before cooking

UK na very stingy country

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Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by SALLYBERRY01(m): 7:45pm On Dec 25, 2023

Mcslize:
You don't need to break a bank to make the move. Just make sure you're saving. But first of all, what did you study in school?

Computer engineering

Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by mrblessed(m): 7:45pm 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.

There is a marked difference between politeness and outgoing or friendly as used in this thread.

Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by Whalis: 7:46pm On Dec 25, 2023

emmybobo1:
I don’t know why the ignorants argue the most. The imperial units are used by the US. Young man learn or you browse it. Tufia

I know where you come from based on your public indecorum.
https://g.co/kgs/LThjJ6

Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by Halo22: 7:47pm On Dec 25, 2023

There is an error in that soccer/football caption. I think Americans call it soccer, while Uk call it football, check well.

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Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by Jewessgratitud3: 7:51pm On Dec 25, 2023

GreatrAnalyst:
Kudos...

Also US uses elevator, UK calls it lift

Yeah.

Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by Codes151(m): 7:54pm On Dec 25, 2023

why is this here....?

these people have no business learning anything about u..

yet OP is just another xxxx

Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by emmybobo1: 7:55pm On Dec 25, 2023

Whalis:
I know where you come from based on your public indecorum.
https://g.co/kgs/LThjJ6

You are a capital fool. Does that link tell you the Brit’s are presently using the imperial system?

Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by olowoba2: 7:55pm On Dec 25, 2023

SALLYBERRY01:
how can i relocate to USA as a fresh engineering graduate and budget friendly

Apply for research programs or PHD scholarships in mid ranked universities in US

Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by Inosky: 7:57pm On Dec 25, 2023

I had opportunity to go to US but I don't want to change my morality that's what's keeping me in Naija since. I wish would see a better opportunity, either US or UK; in short, any English speaking countries outside Africa

Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by emperor4love(m): 7:58pm On Dec 25, 2023

U.s has multiple ethnicity and lingua..u.s anytime or day preferable Newyork or california, make I see if I no fit make 100metre in a year

Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by olowoba2: 7:58pm On Dec 25, 2023

APOPTOSIS:
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.

Wait till Trump becomes president again

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Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by airsaylongcome: 7:59pm On Dec 25, 2023

gracealonev:
UK doesn't use metric units.

Neither does the US

Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by dettolgel: 8:00pm On Dec 25, 2023

easyfem:
Both have positive and negative side but normally, US is everyone dream .... yankeee mi, I will b there bfor this time next year

Not everybody ooh. I prefer western Europe. Life chill here like chilled beer.

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Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by Karleb(m): 8:01pm On Dec 25, 2023

US migrants don't complain.
UK migrants na complain machine.

US migrants dey get boyfriend and girlfriend.
UK migrants dey single to stupor.

I'll see myself out. grin

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Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by airsaylongcome: 8:02pm 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.

You are not very conversant with what you are talking about here. Both US and UK have hourly paid employees. And you work 40 hours a week. To go over that, you need approval from your boss. So you can't get up and start working 100 hours a week in a job, because you want to earn more

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Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by Tektronics12: 8:03pm On Dec 25, 2023

22) WATER: UK water is Clean. In US, their water is polluted and people result to Bottled water.

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.

Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by airsaylongcome: 8:03pm On Dec 25, 2023

drlaykay:
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

Many people are mouthing off that UK tax is higher. They don't understand that the tax is used to provide services like the NHS. When they get hit by a medical bill in the US, they will understand what "high tax" means

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Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by Raalsalghul: 8:05pm On Dec 25, 2023

Karleb:
US migrants don't complain.
UK migrants na complain machine.

US migrants dey get boyfriend and girlfriend.
UK migrants dey single to stupor.

I'll see myself out.

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Re: 20 Surprising Differences Between The UK And The USA by ednut1(m): 8:07pm On Dec 25, 2023

UnfairLife7:
okay

but how did they come in contact with these women when they're in Nigeria?

are you a child huh

Internet of course

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