Things about the USA your UK spouse should know.

I was always told it was opposite. 

Not sure where somebody got that idea from - Unless he always lived in houses here which had been plumbed the opposite way round from convention!

Remember that the British convention for light switches is opposite though:  Down for on, up for off.

Not sure where somebody got that idea from - Unless he always lived in houses here which had been plumbed the opposite way round from convention!

Remember that the British convention for light switches is opposite though:  Down for on, up for off.

Probably my husband.  That makes a lot of sense, especially if he installed it.  LOL. Just kidding.  Actually I believe it was a former co worker who is originally from Scotland, but that's not the first time I've gotten the wrong information (see my posts about health care, degrees/education, whether my children qualify for dual nationality, etc)...Ugh.

Oh what a great thread, especially because I've been feeling home sick for a good 6 months now. I just finished reading all 11 pages while nodding to myself haha. I'm originally from San Francisco but haven't been there for years. I hope when I return there will be drive through atms!

I know this thread is several years old, but I've just discovered it. In addition to being amusing, it's made me realize a lot of things I like about living in the UK--and that I would miss were I ever to move back. So thanks!

BBC America doesn't show British shows...

It's ok. PBS America doesn't seem to show American shows. And those that they do tend to be re-dubbed by a Brit announcer. 

BBC America doesn't show British shows...

Are not the following British shows?

Doctor Who
Top Gear

OK, a few. But mostly Star Trek and other American produced shows.