How I See the UK as an American Abroad [CULTURE SHOCK]

Surprising cultural differences I noticed as a US citizen slow traveling through the UK, and why it makes me sad for my country. Why I Left the USA for UK:    • Why I Left the USA for UK 🇬🇧  

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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:42 - 1st Shock: Weather
2:00 - 2nd Shock: People
2:49 - Local Slang Part 1
3:30 - Dating
4:32 - 3rd Shock: Locals
6:00 - Why so many bees?
6:49 - 4th Shock: Accents
8:28 - Local Slang Part 2
8:47 - 5th Shock: No Tourists??
10:08 - 6th Shock: Authenticity
10:46 - 7th Shock: Random British Things
11:49 - British Drinking Culture
12:15 - Cost of Living
13:05 - 8th Shock: Internet
14:02 - Why I'm Sad :(
17:19 - My First Month in Portugal

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