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Differences Between England And The United States
Fun fact: England has free healthcare
Stereotypes about British people exist for a reason.
People often think we drink gallons of tea, wave British flags in the street, and eat scones while shouting “God save the Queen!”
I’ll be honest and admit there’s some truth to that. I love scones. My mom drinks several cups of tea per day. And whenever there’s an event surrounding the Royal Family, people gather in the streets and wave the flag while munching on cucumber sandwiches.
But here’s the thing: British culture has a lot of nuances and complexities. Sure, we speak the same language as people in the United States. However, the way we go about our daily lives is (often) completely different.
Here are three examples:
1) British People Have Access To Free Healthcare.
I grew up on what many Americans refer to as “Universal Healthcare.”
Here in the United Kingdom, ambulances don’t cost a cent. Every single trip to the Emergency Room is free. It’s also worth mentioning that as a British Citizen, I get access to free (or heavily discounted) healthcare in many countries throughout the European Union and the world.
